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AGP Easter Egg-A-Thon
Our ovaries are working overtime producing the highest quality eggs with minimal loss-of-product this Easter Season. The DH Sperm-finders need to step up at the Easter Egg Hunt this year and find those Golden Eggs to maximize reproduction and ensure future hunts for generations to come!
Lisa - excellent way to wrap up this thread!!
Here's my update...
Had IUI this morning and one more tomorrow. I have 6 GORGEOUS follies (RE's words) - all bigger than they have been in the past, with nice thick cervical lining. The RE said if this doesn't work then i definitely need IVF. Let's keep everything crossed ladies...I'm not sure my body can handle IVF. I assume my beta will be in 11-12 days but will keep you posted tomorrow when i get the date.
Fiona - sounds like changing RE's is a step in the right direction! Let us know what he/she says.
Dee - My biggest problem with the injections is the fatigue (and of course the weight gain). My RE says its a common symptom of the shots. The good news is that it will subside when the shots are over! Keep pushing through girl!
Heather - thinking of you and your posse!
Helen - I'm thinking of you...cry all you want girlfriend. Sometimes a good cry can be cathartic.
Lisa - I did great on Clomid and had barely any symptoms. The injectibles make me feel like CR AP. Unfortunately, the higher the dose of Clomid, the thinner my lining and dryer i got! I say you do what works for you. Quality of life is so important.
Here's my update...
Had IUI this morning and one more tomorrow. I have 6 GORGEOUS follies (RE's words) - all bigger than they have been in the past, with nice thick cervical lining. The RE said if this doesn't work then i definitely need IVF. Let's keep everything crossed ladies...I'm not sure my body can handle IVF. I assume my beta will be in 11-12 days but will keep you posted tomorrow when i get the date.
Fiona - sounds like changing RE's is a step in the right direction! Let us know what he/she says.
Dee - My biggest problem with the injections is the fatigue (and of course the weight gain). My RE says its a common symptom of the shots. The good news is that it will subside when the shots are over! Keep pushing through girl!
Heather - thinking of you and your posse!
Helen - I'm thinking of you...cry all you want girlfriend. Sometimes a good cry can be cathartic.
Lisa - I did great on Clomid and had barely any symptoms. The injectibles make me feel like CR AP. Unfortunately, the higher the dose of Clomid, the thinner my lining and dryer i got! I say you do what works for you. Quality of life is so important.
Helen, Thanks for the note, and the call. I always love chatting with you!! I'll give an update in a sec.
Dee, Oh my little Aussie. You are just so missed when you are away. I think you may have been out just 24 hrs, but it felt like and eternity! Glad to have you back. You must have about another 5 days of injections before possible IUI?
JA, Not odd to have to ask for the second IUI. I've always had to request one when I've wanted to have 2 in a cycle. If it's not in the clinics typical protocol, you'll have to be your own best advocate on that one. I've heard, and my clinic schedule them at 12 hrs post trigger and 36 hrs post trigger with 2. But, each clinic's protocol is unique. Again, you'll have to be your own best advocate. But, here's to hoping you won't need any more procedures, other than labor and delivery of course. (-:
Magda, Oh, bless dh's heart. He really is trying isn't he? You're stories of dh always make me go "Ohhh how sweet." when I read them. Makes me raise the standard my ex had set! Yes, your cyber sista's do understand in a way dh can not, though he diligently tries. But, shhhhh...we won't tell him. It'll be our little secret.
Jen, I'm hoping you've got a little sticky bun in the oven.
Sam, I'm hoping you too have a little sticky bun in the oven!
Sasparilla, Did you wear the bunny ears? Oh, I'm so hoping you did, you know what they say about bunnies don't you? Well, maybe it'll be true for you to when you put on those ears!
Fiona, What day do you have your beta? How are you feeling?
Mary, Helen, Miky, I'm right along with you in the long wait. My dr was on spring break, so I couldn't see am AGAIN. Ugg. Though I did like his associate who I saw today. She said she saw two things that didn't look good this cycle. First I have a good size follice still in my right ovary. This shouldn't be there on cd 3 of AF. Plus my estrogen levels dropped dramatically the day I had my trigger. I am just now hearing this for the first time. Both of these signs indicate I ovulated days before my IUI. I did have a temp. drop and according to my bbt chart I o'ed on cd 10 or 11. But, had my IUI on cd 14. It's all a bit confusing. I was monitored with u/s and given a shot to stop ovulation on cd 12. But, this may have been too late. My prog. levels indicated I hadn't o'ed yet, though the drop in estrogen indicated I had o'ed. The dr. couldn't give me an answer for this discrepancy. But, the bottom line. She recommends I wait this cycle out. Wait for the follice to disappear and then see my RE to set protocol for the next cycle. I don't know yet what the protocol will be. But, most likely will be similar to an IVF cycle with suppression, Lupron, then injectables. It does look like I'll be out until May if not June. That breaches my May deadline of ttc before hitting the big 43. Guess goals are meant to be flexible.
Heather, Oh my little Heather we miss you. I'm sorry you are not feeling well. I wish there was something I could do for you. Just know I'm not twirling because I think that'll make you sick and want to throw up. I've put my dancing shoes on the shelf and am meditating on calm and stillness to come your way.
OK ladies. I hope I didn't leave anybody out. I did put together a b-day chart, but given I've written a pretty lengthy script here, I'll post it next time. Take care bunnies....dance and twirl as long as Heather doesn't see you or hear about it. Spin the golden thread, lay the golden egg, and run for the golden bfp!
Dee, Oh my little Aussie. You are just so missed when you are away. I think you may have been out just 24 hrs, but it felt like and eternity! Glad to have you back. You must have about another 5 days of injections before possible IUI?
JA, Not odd to have to ask for the second IUI. I've always had to request one when I've wanted to have 2 in a cycle. If it's not in the clinics typical protocol, you'll have to be your own best advocate on that one. I've heard, and my clinic schedule them at 12 hrs post trigger and 36 hrs post trigger with 2. But, each clinic's protocol is unique. Again, you'll have to be your own best advocate. But, here's to hoping you won't need any more procedures, other than labor and delivery of course. (-:
Magda, Oh, bless dh's heart. He really is trying isn't he? You're stories of dh always make me go "Ohhh how sweet." when I read them. Makes me raise the standard my ex had set! Yes, your cyber sista's do understand in a way dh can not, though he diligently tries. But, shhhhh...we won't tell him. It'll be our little secret.
Jen, I'm hoping you've got a little sticky bun in the oven.
Sam, I'm hoping you too have a little sticky bun in the oven!
Sasparilla, Did you wear the bunny ears? Oh, I'm so hoping you did, you know what they say about bunnies don't you? Well, maybe it'll be true for you to when you put on those ears!
Fiona, What day do you have your beta? How are you feeling?
Mary, Helen, Miky, I'm right along with you in the long wait. My dr was on spring break, so I couldn't see am AGAIN. Ugg. Though I did like his associate who I saw today. She said she saw two things that didn't look good this cycle. First I have a good size follice still in my right ovary. This shouldn't be there on cd 3 of AF. Plus my estrogen levels dropped dramatically the day I had my trigger. I am just now hearing this for the first time. Both of these signs indicate I ovulated days before my IUI. I did have a temp. drop and according to my bbt chart I o'ed on cd 10 or 11. But, had my IUI on cd 14. It's all a bit confusing. I was monitored with u/s and given a shot to stop ovulation on cd 12. But, this may have been too late. My prog. levels indicated I hadn't o'ed yet, though the drop in estrogen indicated I had o'ed. The dr. couldn't give me an answer for this discrepancy. But, the bottom line. She recommends I wait this cycle out. Wait for the follice to disappear and then see my RE to set protocol for the next cycle. I don't know yet what the protocol will be. But, most likely will be similar to an IVF cycle with suppression, Lupron, then injectables. It does look like I'll be out until May if not June. That breaches my May deadline of ttc before hitting the big 43. Guess goals are meant to be flexible.
Heather, Oh my little Heather we miss you. I'm sorry you are not feeling well. I wish there was something I could do for you. Just know I'm not twirling because I think that'll make you sick and want to throw up. I've put my dancing shoes on the shelf and am meditating on calm and stillness to come your way.
OK ladies. I hope I didn't leave anybody out. I did put together a b-day chart, but given I've written a pretty lengthy script here, I'll post it next time. Take care bunnies....dance and twirl as long as Heather doesn't see you or hear about it. Spin the golden thread, lay the golden egg, and run for the golden bfp!
J_A,
if you are doing two IUI's the scheduling should be different. You do 2 IUI's typically at 24 and 48 hours past trigger. If you are doing one IUI only, you schedule it around 36 hours past trigger. I bet the second IUI hurt because it was too late and your cervix closed after O.
Lisa,
how was your appointment today? We are all impatient to fing out what's next for you.
Sam,
good luck this 2ww. I bet your IUI was timed better since it did not hurt. Glad you are feeling optimistic. I hope it's a BFP!!!
Empty,
so nice to have you back!!! I hope you ar feeling better.
Magda,
I really hope this is your last ivf and you'll get a strong BFP in a few weeks.
Sending you many cyber hugs!
Heather,
you and all of your little ones are in my thoughts!
if you are doing two IUI's the scheduling should be different. You do 2 IUI's typically at 24 and 48 hours past trigger. If you are doing one IUI only, you schedule it around 36 hours past trigger. I bet the second IUI hurt because it was too late and your cervix closed after O.
Lisa,
how was your appointment today? We are all impatient to fing out what's next for you.
Sam,
good luck this 2ww. I bet your IUI was timed better since it did not hurt. Glad you are feeling optimistic. I hope it's a BFP!!!
Empty,
so nice to have you back!!! I hope you ar feeling better.
Magda,
I really hope this is your last ivf and you'll get a strong BFP in a few weeks.
Sending you many cyber hugs!
Heather,
you and all of your little ones are in my thoughts!
Hi girls ~ well, went for the two IUI's Sun/Mond~Today ~ Sunday's was REALLY weird ~ got their ~ room completely full ~ went in got the IUI and Doc said to come back Friday for BW ~ said I though I was going for a double this time ~ he said ok ~ then go to the office tomorrow for the next one ~
Ok girls ~ since you "know all" ~ is it me ~ or is it weird that I had to ask for the second IUI the second time..??..
Then today I walked in got the IUI and the nurse on my way out called me by my nickname ~ which has NEVER been said in the offices by me nor DH ~ ..??..~could she be logging on here and get it..??..~ weird ~ oh well, no punches held here ~ it's all on the line and if she is logging on ~ she is very nice along with all the others ~ ONLY have a MAJOR problem w/Dr N ~ I didn't go there for donor eggs ~ I went there for help in getting pregnant ~ not my fault.....
~so ~ what do you all think..??..AND ~ forgot to say ~ yesterday's IUI didn't even feel it ~ today ~ it hurt like HELL and then MAJOR pains in ovaries ~ saline..??..
Told DH if this doesn't take am going to take up your advice previously ~ CHANGE~
Ok girls ~ since you "know all" ~ is it me ~ or is it weird that I had to ask for the second IUI the second time..??..
Then today I walked in got the IUI and the nurse on my way out called me by my nickname ~ which has NEVER been said in the offices by me nor DH ~ ..??..~could she be logging on here and get it..??..~ weird ~ oh well, no punches held here ~ it's all on the line and if she is logging on ~ she is very nice along with all the others ~ ONLY have a MAJOR problem w/Dr N ~ I didn't go there for donor eggs ~ I went there for help in getting pregnant ~ not my fault.....
~so ~ what do you all think..??..AND ~ forgot to say ~ yesterday's IUI didn't even feel it ~ today ~ it hurt like HELL and then MAJOR pains in ovaries ~ saline..??..
Told DH if this doesn't take am going to take up your advice previously ~ CHANGE~
Dee and Helen
yeah, I'm still here! hope you had a good easter etc... haven't posted for a while (manic easter family commitments blah blah blah!!) BUT.... my latest news is that I had my 3rd IUI last Friday morning so am back in the 2WW (so only 3 dpIUI at the moment - along time to wait yet!!). This time I didn't feel a thing (last time was really painful) and for some reason I have good vibes about this one (but then I did last time too, and look what happened!). So I'm just praying...(like we all are!)
Helen - how are you doing? I'm sorry you've been having such a tough time...as Dee says, remember we're here for you.
Dee - how are the injections going - are they getting any better? I hope so - I know they're not a bundle of laughs....Remind me what you're on (I've been on Puregon, then Menogon and then Gonal - what a cocktail, eh?! Oh, that's having tried Clomid for 3 months before going onto injectables...)....
Sam (Mon a.m.)
yeah, I'm still here! hope you had a good easter etc... haven't posted for a while (manic easter family commitments blah blah blah!!) BUT.... my latest news is that I had my 3rd IUI last Friday morning so am back in the 2WW (so only 3 dpIUI at the moment - along time to wait yet!!). This time I didn't feel a thing (last time was really painful) and for some reason I have good vibes about this one (but then I did last time too, and look what happened!). So I'm just praying...(like we all are!)
Helen - how are you doing? I'm sorry you've been having such a tough time...as Dee says, remember we're here for you.
Dee - how are the injections going - are they getting any better? I hope so - I know they're not a bundle of laughs....Remind me what you're on (I've been on Puregon, then Menogon and then Gonal - what a cocktail, eh?! Oh, that's having tried Clomid for 3 months before going onto injectables...)....
Sam (Mon a.m.)
Hi Guys
I am back home - and just so happy to be back in my bed.
Helen - please know youre in my thoughts. Its been a tough few weeks for you and I just know its been so hard to get just everything possible thrown at you and get in the way of your IVF journey. I hope you take comfort in our company and know we will always be here for you.
Lisa - i am so sorry about freakin AF. When will you see your RE. I am eager to hear what they will say about you going back to clomid and if they will up your dose.
FiFi - how are you feeling? I know you said you didnt feel optimistic but just wondering. I am so sorry to hear of your brother and sister in law. How far along were they?
Magda - thats such great news that you can start on your meds. Are you having a great time with your sister? I love my sister to bits so I hope you have so much fun with her ...and yup no worries about the PM.
Mary - looks like youre right on track! Thats such great news. I am really happy for you.
Jen - YAY!!!!!!! Wishing you the best tomorrow!!!
Heather - hugs to my cyber nephew/niece triplets.
Sam and Jackson Angel - hello!!!
Milky and Sasparilla - Welcome to the board.
Guys - I have kinda lost control on the dates so can everyone just PM me with your dates and i will put it up. Thanks bunnies.
Dee
Mon 7pm.
I am back home - and just so happy to be back in my bed.
Helen - please know youre in my thoughts. Its been a tough few weeks for you and I just know its been so hard to get just everything possible thrown at you and get in the way of your IVF journey. I hope you take comfort in our company and know we will always be here for you.
Lisa - i am so sorry about freakin AF. When will you see your RE. I am eager to hear what they will say about you going back to clomid and if they will up your dose.
FiFi - how are you feeling? I know you said you didnt feel optimistic but just wondering. I am so sorry to hear of your brother and sister in law. How far along were they?
Magda - thats such great news that you can start on your meds. Are you having a great time with your sister? I love my sister to bits so I hope you have so much fun with her ...and yup no worries about the PM.
Mary - looks like youre right on track! Thats such great news. I am really happy for you.
Jen - YAY!!!!!!! Wishing you the best tomorrow!!!
Heather - hugs to my cyber nephew/niece triplets.
Sam and Jackson Angel - hello!!!
Milky and Sasparilla - Welcome to the board.
Guys - I have kinda lost control on the dates so can everyone just PM me with your dates and i will put it up. Thanks bunnies.
Dee
Mon 7pm.
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