Has anyone been told to gain 5 lbs. or less for the first 20 weeks of pregnancy? I have PCOS and I am wondering if my doctor wants me to gain so little because of the risk of gestational diabetes. I was instructed to go off of metformin and I go in for a blood glucose test tomorrow. My PCOS is non ...

The OHSS has finally subsided. I ended up gaining 15lbs. in less than a week and dropping the water weight the next week.

We go in next Wednesday to see if it's twins. I am excited, but don't want to get my hopes up.

Thanks for the support with the BFP. Sometimes I need a good reminder to keep my focus on our goal....a baby, not a model's body. I too was wondering about multiples because my d14pt beta was over 1000.

The doctors did take 1/2 liter of fluid on Friday, but it came back within a couple of hours ...

Hey Ophee,
Today is my birthday and I am so swollen with the OHSS that it is hard to focus on anything positive except for the pain. They almost drained a 1/2 liter from me yesterday, but were hoping that this would go away on its own. So far I have gained 12lbs. in 6 days and I don't know how big ...

Ophee,
Just got my results...BFP! Beta was 200 on day 10pt. I go back on Wednesday so I hope that number climbs!
Much love,

Hi Ophee,
Yes, that is a very difficult decision to make so you are in my prayers. It seems like this whole IVF process is full of hard decisions that most people are oblivious to.

Yesterday was a bit of a scare. I called my doc and told them about the reoccurence of the OHSS and they had me come ...

OH MY GOODNESS!! Triplets....wow! That is wonderful. Did you have three embryoes implanted or did one split? I hope your morning sickness gets better. Is it morning sickness or all day sickness?

On the bloating note, mine is definitely back and just when you predicted at 8dp. Today it is ...

Hey Ophee,
Congratulations on twins! Your beta levels look great!

I have never wished to be bloated, but that is exactly what I am going to be praying for the next couple of days. The bloating has subsided quite a bit and I am trying eat more fruits and veggies to aid that along. I am 6dp7dt. Wish ...

Hi Ophee,
I too have PCOS and have OHSS. It was pretty scary at first, but like you said, you get used to the bloating. I gained 5 lbs. in 3 days and 5 inches to my waist line in one day after the retrieval. I have heard that people with PCOS are more succeptible to this than others.

Today is day ...

I too think that is pretty normal to have cramping and a general feeling of fullness down there. My transfer was 5 days ago and I am just starting to feel better. Best wishes and good luck.

Hey ladies,
I am around the same time range as a couple of you maybe a bit on the early side, but I wish you all the best. I go in next Monday or Tuesday for the retrieval, which is good because my ovaries ache!!
pcosgirl

Hey Becky Xxx,
Thanks so much for the direction to the general forum and also with your kind words of encouragement. This is the first time I have posted anything on a message board so I am already thrilled with the outcome espcially the part about chatting with gals going through their IVF cycle ...

Let me introduce myself by saying that I am 28 years old diagnosed with PCOS 5 years ago and never thought I would have to do IVF to become pregnant. My husband and I actively sought pregnancy about 3 years ago and since then we have tried Metformin resulting in a 10 week miscarriage, Clomid twice ...