Lady_J, this is exactly why the tell you not to take an HPT! It really doesn't count until the beta, so try to do something relaxing and take your mind off it.

Chris, congrats on all the follies. Beer ... who knew?

Molly, congrats on twins!!!!!! Now I'm really jealous. How'd you get the good part ...

I had bleeding later, but none during my 2ww.

Kate

Lady_J, that definitely makes me feel better. And I do remember you suggesting it might just be one of the embryos when I started bleeding, so I'm trusting your medical instincts.

Molly, my memory might be a little fuzzy, but I don't want you to worry so I'll give you my best guess. According to ...

We did PGD our first cycle and I wouldn't do it again. We had 9 embryos -- all healthy and growing -- that went out for PGD and all 9 tested irregular. At the time, we were devastated and cancelled the cycle.

After getting a second opinion, I've learned that a lot of doctors are starting to ...

Had our second ultrasound today. It's so nice to have a cycle that finally works!

Both of the babies were still there though there's likely evidence of a third that didn't make it. They both have a little shape now (looked like grains of rice on Monday!) and really strong little heartbeats. The ...

Thanks all of you for good thoughts. They worked! Had a great ultrasound yesterday, there are 2 little babies in there and one of them already has a little heartbeat. It was really cool! I guess it was just implantation bleeding after all (which turns out to be a lot heavier than I'd imagined). We ...

Okay, everyone wish me luck in the morning. I've been bleeding off and on all weekend. The nurse on after hours duty said she thinks it's just heavy implantation bleeding, but with my history of miscarriages I'm worried. They agreed to do an ultrasound and more bloodwork Monday, so I'll know more ...

Rosario, I'm really sorry to hear about your BFN. You were so wrapped up in this, it must be that much harder for you to get the news. Sending you good thoughts ...

Shelley, sounds like you're right that we have similar numbers. It's nice to have some company on this. My latest beta yesterday (25 ...

tburks, congrats on a great beta increase!!

Anxious, 8 is plenty. Sometimes I think you have better odds with a smaller batch because all the energy and care went into those few, so they should be higher quality. Besides, 8 is more of a medium-sized batch. And it only takes one anyway.

Chris, oh ...

kcraven, I'm so sorry about your BFN!!! I got my period before the beta a couple times doing IUI and I remember how that really shook me up. In some ways, it was even harder than a negative beta because I just felt so helpless to make it stop.

I hope you're doing something very nice for yourself ...

Late joiner, but I'm in the same boat as all of you - was working out 6 days a week several hours, ran a marathon in October, etc. I stopped everything before the transfer and now have fat where my muscle was and have gained 10 pounds in addition. We've been trying so long, I just don't want to take ...

Hi, all. Lots going on since I last checked in!

tburks, as others have said, your numbers aren't low at all. They're absolutely average. The reason they look like that to you is that this board has unusually high numbers. I think a bunch of us are having multiples and it's just too soon to know for ...

I hear you, 41. I'm putting on a lot of weight too and think it's pretty much all water.

Part of that's probably the total lack of exercise (which is driving me nuts, same as you), part of it's meds which definitely cause water retention. Part might also be a good sign -- I just learned your body ...

Tburks and Shelley, wow - two in one day! I'm soooo happy for you both!!!!

Waiting for 4, I'm so sorry about your BFN. I hope you're taking time to do something really nice for yourself.

For what it's worth, I had the same reaction as Chris. You're young and you'll try again and you'll beat this. We can't help but take it personally, but so much of this fertility stuff ...