Oct 05 Cycle Buddies

[Walshy]

G'Day,

Lola how can you complain about scrubs re-runs. I just finished watching the first 3 series on DVD sort of a marathon. My DH banned me from watching anymore as i was turning into the Todd. After watching the commonwealth games weightlifintg they kept going on about what a nice snatch (weightlifting term not mine) and I kept sniggering and wanting to hi-five poeple......How are your days going slowly I presume. I'm sending you lots of PMA so that the 2ww goes quickly. And you don't look ugly from here

Steph any sign of AF yet? It is such a pain waiting.......IS there anything you can do to bring it on like eat curry, BD etc. You know like they say to bring on a baby that is overdue. Maybe some old wives tales will be of assitance i will check the old wives around here and get back to you. Can't chat at work as company blocks alot of sites and i have alot of nosey people who would try and read over my shoulder.

Jen how did you go? How many follicles do yo have? Any updates?

Little R - Glad to have you back. When are you cycling again? Sorry my mind is like a seive in on ear out the other......

Well you'll be happy to know the I am subconsiously sabotaging my cycle. I was suppose to be taking drugs to bring on AF (provera) but instead took the ones that thinken your lining for FET. So the AF that I was suppose to be getting which was going to be bad (3 months worth) is now going to be worse so i'll be looking something like this in the next few weeks. After Af arrives I will then start the drugs that I have just been taking to make a thick lining for the 2 last embies to go back in...The clinic said around the middle/end April. It depends on Af and my lining really.

Okily Dokily talk again soon i'm going out to do stuff today so I can post some distractions for Ms Lola clothing may be optional for that addedd Ms Lola touch Walshy

[Jen1d]

Hi girls

Well had more good news today then disaster then good again.

Firstly i had my scan, it was all good. Have 10 follies but two are still a little small but i have 3 more days of injections so there is time for them to grow. The scan showed this time around the follicles are better than my last cycle and they are really pleased and very positive. Also had blood taken and they called in the afternoon to say my EC is on Tuesday (ahhhhhhhh) then ET probably on Thur.

THEN DISASTER

I rang the hospital for my blood results and they said about 4 times "we are waiting for the Dr and he will call you". Of course i immediately knew there was something wrong. I pushed her a little to tell me and she said my test results should be in the thousands and mine was 69 . At this point my stress level hit the roof and my stomach hit the floor with worry. Anyway we had to wait for an HOUR for the Dr to call as they decided to retest my blood. During this time i was sure the cycle would be cancelled and we would never have eggs or kids (drama queen)

Finally the Dr rang and informed me everything was fine. She said the blood levels were nearly 4000 and out of all the blood tests today only my result was a problem due to ---------wait for it ----------A BLOODY AIR BUBBLE IN THE MACHINE TUBE.
Of course there were loads of appologies and she kept telling me this had never happened before.

All that worry (as if there is not enough to go through) and everything is fine, thank god. My stomach is now where it should be and i desperately need some acup as my blood pressure must be sky high.

So basically i am in for EC on Tuesday.

Will write to you all soon but am away to relax, had enough for one day.

[little R]

Hey my friends...just a quickie as need to drive off to my Dr's appointment in 10 minutes.
I am excited to be embarking on this adventure again...but I also feel tired already... knowing what sort of emotions I'll be up against.
Anyway... mixed feelings

Lola: rest up girl...yes, definitely wish we lived in the same building as we would have lots of dvds to trade ...now that would be paradise Don't you have a video club which can deliver your treats? I consider dvd viewing during the 2ww part of the medication/treatment... it's a necessity and should be billed as such I am hoping that the days fly by for you and you'll get your much deserved BFP Enjoy your weekend with DH, try and sell him on the dvd viewing treatment plan Mailing over lots of sunshine to brighten your day.

Steph: poor lass, still no wicked witch from the East. Out come the pointy shoes... I am ready to give her the whooping of a life time Nasty, nasty little piece of work she is! Hang in there my lovely... you're the best, we all know it and will overcome whatever she decides to throw your way If the kick _ss doesn't work out, we can always go 180° and coax her into rearing her ugly head. Sending lots of PMA for your weekend. Yeah, my ET last time wasn't that smooth either...bladder was too full too (I like to do things properly and my ET was delayed 3 hours)...after getting up on the table, they scanned me and said my bladder was too full (you think!!!). I had to go twice to the loo like you.... it was terrible... was told to count to 8 the first time and stop, they re-scanned still too much fluid, then was told the second time to count to 4.... I felt like throwing a little hissy.... but anyway I kept having to walk out from the op room to the toilet...DH's face was hilarious... he wondered what I was doing!

Jen, love: wow...a traumatic day for you...BUT with a happy ending (which we like!)...target on Thursday... I'll be thinking of you, heaps and heaps. Enjoy your weekend...try and relax. Easier said than done... only a few more of those mean injections. You're doing brilliantly...10 follies... wow... that's super!

Walshy: dearest downundergirl... well I should (all depending on the outcome of today's appointment) be cycling mid April... we shall see. Hmm..not sure about Scrubs You know Grey's Anatomy?? Dr McSteamy? You should definitely watch! Take care!

Lots of sunny kisses,

Little R

[little R]

Argh....they've just cancelled my appointment as the Dr had to go out of town! I don't believe it. They have rescheduled for Monday morning... let's hope she'll be home by then!

Well, can now do other things at least

HUGS to you Octobleronies

Little R

[little R]

Well..hope you are all enjoying your weekend with your DHs...mine is napping in front of the tv watching....wait for it women's figure skating...apparently it helps him rests his eyes after a flight

Just got a call from the clinic....they have re-scheduled my appointment to Monday afternoon now...wonder whether this is a sign...all the changes and uncertainty...maybe I am doomed before even starting
I hope that the Dr will take me on for IVF cycle number 2 and is not going to turn around and say she is retiring or something!
We shall see tomorrow afternoon... DH is coming with me in case I throw a hissy

Hope you are all doing well...
Lola, what are you watching?
Steph, AF shown her wicked face?
Jen, follies still growing and growing?
Walshy, what's up downunder?

Much love

Little R

[lolajones]

Prynhawn Da, Octos

That’s welsh that is, I am embracing my valley girl roots today. Anything to avoid The Study Demon. Mucho stressed out about the exams and my inevitable failure. What will become of me?

Walshio as we say in Cymraeg, don’t get me wrong, I love Scrubs but too much of a good thing… The Todd is fantastic, wish I worked with him. Talking of snatch… didn’t the Welsh girl win that?? We are snatch queens. High 5! So you are your own double agent now? Preparing yo bad self for the mother of all AFs, the AF tidal wave of pain….argh... Will send Demetrio and life raft, stat. And thanks for trying to cheer me but I even look ugly from space – cosmonauts on the Mir space station are as we speak receiving trauma counselling. So I am waiting for you to thrill me with tales of the Sydney for my vicarious kicks, youngster. Entertain me!!!!!!

Little R how annoying about your appointment! Don’t think of it as a sign or bad omen its just another example of how the IVF merry-go-round is not the fairground ride of choice. The Waltzers are. Clearly. I am now very jealous of the Greys Anatomy thing. I am watching rubbish telly. And paint dry. Good luck tomorrow and let us know. You’ll be cycling again soon!!! Wooo and a big Hoo Hoo Hooo!!!

Jemla love, hope you’re feeling better and that no longer bleeding. REST!!! Nice one about the follies – its gonna be a bumper crop for the Jen! Typical about the machine ersing up, another hurdle cleared in a single bound by our heroine. EC Tuesday, man!

Steph the weekends are too long without you! Stop neglecting us!!

Well my study avoidance tactics are working brilliantly which aint going to help the cause. My dh is running around like a demon, I am being well looked after, could get very used to this. So the 2ww eh? Man oh man it this dragging and its only been 3 days!! I’m in the spin cycle of It aint going to work, I hope it works, what if it works it would be fantastic, but mustn’t think like that, disappointment, heartache, it aint going to work. In an ideal world I should be using my study as a valid distraction but it is so the other way around. Also, I don’t think the various drugs I’m on help with my sieve brain. Blah blah blahhhhhh.

OK dudes, have a top Sunday

Love like a Hound Dog

lola
xxxxx

[Jen1d]

Lola, Lola, Lola - It's going to work, keep that chin up girl. Your at the top of the testing list so you have to set the standard. No pressure eh?

Steph - Where are you. Has she turned up yet

Little R - Good luck for your appointment tomorrow, its goina be fab news.

Walshy - Don't worry about the drugs, start again and aim high for a lovely big positive.

Well on Saturday i had stomach cramp all afternoon but thankfully it went before my night out. I just feel so bloated at the moment and feel like Pavarotti on a daily basis. God help my body if i get pregnant, i'll probably go up to 20 stone, thats how i'm feeling just now.

My trigger shot is tonight at 23.00 so hopefully it will give a final boost to my follies. Just want there to be some eggs to freeze but not feeling very positive about this. Last time 5 of the follies were empty so am terrified this will happen again. At this stage in the game i feel its so hard to keep positive. First the worry of how much eggs, then the quality then if they fertilize then 2ww bloody wait---------hell on earth.

Anyway am away to rest a bit and watch Planet Earth before my last injection yiiiiiiiippppppppppeeeeeeeee.

Lots of love

Jen x

[little R]

Hey there my Octofriends.....

Lola love.... how are your spirits today? I am thinking of you and sending you positivity in all its glory... you must stay positive, lass. You'll be our first BFP in April you see and it will all go smoothly from there. I can't wait for the news and it makes me feel all warm inside... Good luck with the studies...you have so much on your plate. You're unbelievable!

Jen, lovely....wow, you're so close....keep that smile on your face and throw away all negative thoughts. You'll have a crop of follies and all will hold perfect eggs, healthy, beautiful and mature. So tomorrow is the big EC day for you.... all limbs crossed that it will go painlessly (emotionally too). I'll be drinking my green tea to you today!

Steph, what's up girl? I am watching Grey's Anatomy tonight...hence the good mood Slightly worried about you, but know what with the weekend and the time difference you are just getting up as I end my afternoon. I thought about you yesterday lots whilst I was doing my yoga.... all my chakras are hopefully balanced now and I felt good doing those lovely catbacks! It was nice to be doing something so relaxing.

Walshy, darlin': hope you are okay and have enjoyed your weekend. Wonder what you are up to? So are you waiting for your AF now?

My news: went to see Doctor....start downregging on Day 21 which will be on Sunday 9 April.... hopefully it will all go smoothly, from start to finish. A little nervous and a little excited at the same time Bring on the emotional rollercoaster!

MUCH love,

Little R

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Top of the Monday Morning Fantastic Fours!!

You galleys chatted up a storm of the weekend, I likey! Lots to read when I get to work.. it helps lots with the procrastinations.

Well bunnies, no news on this very boring, very AF-less front. (Aside: temper tantrum) I don't think I feel one coming either. Hmmm, at this rate you girls will be cycled with big bumps before I even start mine. Walshy and I can wait in togetherness desperation. Am starting to turn blue from holding my breath.... I had very dissapointing Sunday night. Grey's Anatomy was a rerun. Craps! Still tuned in of course, you can never see too much McDreamy. Yowza! He fine. Little R- where are you at? First season? Would love to chat about it, but I think I am way ahead of you and would only spoil the goods.. and man it gets good.

Now to my girls...

Little R- how did the appt with the doc go... Time to power up Little R's magi-parts? Hope so luv. Isn't it crazy that we are all back here.. the stress, the drugs, the stress.. Let the good times roll!

Lola- hmmm, 2 week hell... plus an exam! You nutter. Just the thought of going back to school, studying, exams- gags. Better you than me. What is the topic this time? Something exciting like the digestive track? Sinuses? Hair follicles? ... I will stick with the turtles and weeds thanks a bunch.

Jen- hayoo's my girl! Rollin with the homeys straight to the EC and ET! Still in full lotus and Om'ing for positive luv me happy vibes. If the Tubers keep movin like this it will be May before I can untwist, but well worth it! Anything my girls need..... Thinkin of my Jens on the morrow. May the force be with you, go with god, Namaste or ET phone home.. your choice!

OK lastly Walshy-Woos. What is up with our Evil B*tches? hmm. Me thinks they are messin with us. How to hurry them along? 1,000 jumping jacks? squats? Ben & Jerry's Ice cream? Ok, that one is for me, he-he..... I was in a headstand at yoga on Saturday. As I was up there I was thinking, well this won't help matters.. oh well. I need the blood rush to the brain! Helps me focus on the fact that all of my blood is rushing to my brain. laughs.

By the by, bikinis.. I don't post on the weekends because I do not have a computer at home. I know, I know.. crazy american girl without a computer in her house. But, we just never got around to getting one.... ???
No rhyme or reason..

Lazin the day away,
Steph

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Little R!!!
We must have been postin at the same time..
Congrats on beginning your cycle!!! lucks, rainbows and sunny skies!

Steph

[little R]

Hey Steph...great to have you back...good that you are not attached to your computer on the weekends like me. You're definitely healthier.... I must say that I wouldn't know who to chose between: computer or tv.... they are both my best friends and provide me with endless entertainment.
I know, I know..sad and pathetic

You can't spoil Grey's Anatomy for me, sweetie (yes, on Season 1, episode 4)... I am terrible and have already read about Season 2 on the internet.... I am uncontrollable, I can't possible wait until I find out I want to be ahead of the game...so talk away and chat to me about it. That Dr McSteamy... would have a shot from him any day hihihihihi

Sorry that your wicked AF hasn't been calling....
To be honest, I was all excited about my step forward today, but now am wondering.... all of the emotions have settled and I have been left with a huge lump in my throat..I can't believe I have bought a ticket on this ride again...it seems so soon already. Then (I know I really shouldn't do this as it is so masochistic) I start thinking about babies and holding one...and just want to get on with this....
I guess I am scared and excited at the same time...
My DH won't be around most of the time...and that scares me a little as I know I feel his absence... I should be used to it by now with his profession but still.
Anyway....

I am hoping for good things for you.....keep me posted...
You still are smiling which is commendable...would have gone bonkers by now if I were you


Jen, dear.... one last "thinking of you" before your big day....hoping for as many eggs as humanly possible. I trust that when we hear from you it will be the best news of the day We are all rooting for you....from all different time zones: USA, AUS, Middle East.... and that crazy Lola in the UK (Lola is in a time zone of her own... she's wild that girl!)


Hugs and kisses to Lola and Walshy....
and to the rest of my courageous friends,


Little R (bedtime for me now!)

[lolajones]

I can't get that annoying song out of my head "like a circle in a spiral like a wheel within a wheel..." y'know? ARGH!!
Just wanted to share that with you.

SO!! My lovely women of the October Fertility Club, how're you doing?

Little R my darling. Mixed emotions, par for the course sweety. It is exciting starting treatment but it means facing the possibility of heartache so no wonder it's hard. But that said, go for it! This one'll work. You deserve this! I know you miss your dh... but we're here! 24/7. Except Steph who is the weekend warrior of silencio I reckon we should club together and send her a computer. Or make her visit one of those Internet cafes. Frankly its the least she can do

Jemla - Scottish branch of the Three tenors Good Luck tomorrow love!!!! I have looked into my crystal ball and see a galaxy of follies ripe and laden with Extra Eggs!!! Feet up for you after that missie for some serious pampering from dh - I remember he was excellent last time. As for the shhhh hideous 2ww - let us distract you, especially that Walshy and her stripping

Fabuloso Steph and her MIA AF.... I would do a jig for you but am scared Bonnie and Clyde will fall out, you know how inquisitive my embryos are. So Dr McDreamy... I increasingly believe I should embark on Greys Anatomy (so to speak) I can tell you that when I was in med school it was all Dr McUgly and Dr McSpecNerd. I was soooo born in the wrong decade. Thank you for asking - todays subject was Epidemiology which is just filled with belly laughs and wit aplenty. I have had an almost totally study free weekend and so was in full panic mode this morning when I realised its just 4 weeks until the nightmare test. I have NO CHANCE. Hey Ho. Thats only hurdle 1, I have another bigger and scarier exam in June. If I'm still at large and not living la vida fruit loop at the local psychiatric facility.

Walsh are you busy living it up? Has your af pitched up yet? Is it still warm in Sydney? Tell me tales!!

Well, day 4 of The Long "COME ON!!!". I have wierd twinges down Tasmania way - come on embies - k some a dudes! Am on vague symptom high alert. man I hope this works

OK, am exhausted so off to watch sh*te telly and eat gummy bears

A final GOOD LUCK BABE to the Jen!! Nip in tomorrow and tell us how it went if you can sweetbean.

Love like a gooses gander

Lola
xxxxxxxxxx

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Hey Oodles My Noodles...
A couple of minutes to kill before work bell rings and I can vacate the premises... Killing time, killing time.
It is Monday so I teach my yoga class tonight... translation- an hour extra time before class to sit at the cafe with excellent smutty-smuts and jolt of caffeinated chocolatey beverage. I likey Monday evenings!

It seems as though my Little R is having excitement turned doubt syndrome... take one positive visualization exercise as symptoms persist.. see the pee stick, know the pee stick, luv the positive pee stick...
Now about the Grey's... I read in magazine that Chris O'Donell is joining the cast next week, but they won't tell as what. It better be a luv interest with fling-ability for Meredith or I will feel ripped. They killed off the eye candy bomb guy- wait till you see that cutey pa-tooty. But alas he is bits of nothingness now. boo-hoo. Chris O'Donnel looks very much like Meredith, it better not be her brother or something.. give me the goods!

Lola- My-Loopy.... I am prescribing Grey's Anatomy 1st season DVD for you! It is a mud bath of ooyey-gooey goodness! 2ww will hum by with visions of sugar plums and McDreamy's dancing in your head. Epidemiology huh...... that's a cup of fun right there! Get 'er dun! Also, have you seen Pride and Prejudice or Walk the Line yet? Good times, good times.

Off to instruct on how to be peaceful, serene and calm..... (I put on a good show! )
Wink, Wink,
Steph

[little R]

Feeling better and ready to take on the world this morning thanks to my Octofriends.... Yesterday I guess I took a wrong turn and ended up in Doubtsville, but it seems that this morning good directions from my Octobuddies have led me back onto the Sunshine path

Yes, Lola... you're all the best and will be with me 24/7...and believe me I plan on spending my days on this machine so be-very-ware of your support
Dr Jones.... your exams sound really stiff.... very sad to hear that you were at school with the McBorings, but I am thinking that you will love the steamy surgeons series... Get DH to get out there and rent Season 1 for you dearest. I fully agree with Steph, the rest of your 2 ww will be a walk in the park. As for the studies, well use Grey's as a carrot... study 4 hrs watch one episode.... That type of thing always worked when I was at school.
How are Bonnie and Clyde doing? I am thinking that they are a clingy couple So are you analysing every twinge or are you more laid-back than last time? I guess what I am asking...does it get easier the second time around? (probably not ). April will be here soon and with it the spring and good news

Stephmaster: So Mer-Der is so over?? I guess it was over before it began. I love the Mer-Der chemistry....McSteamy is way up there with Mr Darcy in my book. How about you? Love Chris O'Donnell...talk about boyish features... could see him with the Mer magnetic... but then again I want Mer-Der! Please keep me posted about the Chris case- apparently they are keeping him media-shy until the episode is shown so he won't go and blab about his character! Typical! Wish I could join your yoga class....you sound like a very dynamic teacher. How long have you been teaching?
Good idea... we will jig for your AF....and Walshy's

Jen: hope all has gone smoothly. Thinking about you girl and trusting that you will be back much later to confirm that you have harvested the best crop ever

Walshy: Earth to lovely Walshy?

Gotta dash.... more anon.... my carrot today... yesterday's episode of GA I know Steph, my head needs to be examined!

Much love to all you Octosweeties out there...thank you for being there... honestly, I don't know what I would do with you guys... I would feel so very alone.

Little R

[little R]

Hey question for you Octochicks...have you enlisted in another group whilst doing your IVF?

I am not sure what to do whether I should join another group too or simply stay put with you guys?

Any advice anyone?

Hugs,

Little R