JCBs Continued II

Alison · Post by **Alison** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 3:36 pm

Afternoon JCBs! Hi Grace, thanks for popping in! When do you get on the rollercoaster again? Dawn, where are you - so concerned not to have heard from you today. I'm really starting to go a bit bananas now (no change there then!) I just want the wait to be over. I am permanently convinced that AF has arrived and having to go off to the bathroom to check things out! She's not arrived yet, and while I've not had spots of blood like Monday/Tuesday there's been the odd pinky/brown streak. Sorry, too much informaiton I know, but who else am I supposed to share this stuff with?! Only you will understand the levels of analysis and worry that are going on here! Thanks July Ann for your warning about early testing - I've never tested early too (AF's always arrived) but not sure I can wait through the weekend til Monday if she doesn't turn up. Lots of love Alison x

Dawn Blake · Post by **Dawn Blake** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 5:53 pm

I'm here! Know what you mean about going bananas, and thank you for thinking of me (when you are all going through your own stuff too), it really is a living hell. Well, have only had a little bit more bleeding, tiny bits here and there, but for my sanity have resigned myself to the fact that it is done and dusted, as it has been exactly the same before, and not the happy ending we've been striving for. Surprisingly quite calm about it all, and just chugging along with things. Saw my Goddaughter today, who is only 6 months and utterly delicious! Lots of playing, singing etc, so enjoyed that. Went and saw my niece Madeline last night, she is nearly 10 months and incredibly cheeky - doesn't stop smiling! So almost takes my mind off it all, as I will always have them around no matter what, and I love them both to pieces! Didn't go to France in the end, just went to Bluewater shopping with DH, and will be going to France tomorrow, so wine, champagne, cheese and chocolate heaven!!!! Am sooooooooo tempted to test early with a first response kit, you can test from day 12 with them, and that is what I am on now. Would it be really bad to put myself out of my misery?? I think I already know the answer to that! Well, we are nearly there, our waiting is almost up, so wish each and every one of you all the luck in the world, take care, D x

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 6:25 am

Kathryn I'm not surprised you haven't felt well enough to go back to work yet - don't forget I only had 3 follies and you had LOADS so no wonder you have had more long lasting effects. They probably spent hours up there at your EC. One whole week gone, can't believe last Fri was waiting to go for ET! I think next week will be much worse as it gets closer to AF due date. Had a dream about bleeding the other night and woke up convinced it was true. Still planning NOT to test before Friday though. Lots of love & PMA to all JCB's Kat xx

Susi · Post by **Susi** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 7:37 am

Hi JCBs Read Alisons message this am and can so understand. Had terrible nite last nite, dreaming that the 3 embies they put back never made it from day 1 and that this is just not going to work . AF could be due Monday and I can't decide whether I am ansy due to the 2WW stress or PMS ? Only time I have EVER been late was last year when i did get pregnant ( naturally by miracle, ended in ectopic). Becky - welcome to the club, sounds as though you doing well and positive Dawn- you sound like your holding up well which is great. Being around little kids one likes is the best. I too have friends with little ones and I always come away happier Kat - thanks for the postive support the other day, made me feel better and reread it this morning again for reinforcement .. Must stay positive! Bye for now S

kathryn · Post by **kathryn** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 8:52 am

when is everyone testing? dawn are you testing tomorrow? alison, are you testing monday? and nicola,Jo and Becky when are you due to test? susi, kat and I are all the 1st aug. havent missed anyone have I? hope you are all ok and thinking positive thoughts! I make dh kiss our little embies goodnight!!!just to give them some encouragement so theyll want to stick around!.........twit, I know! lots of love and pma kathryn x [Edited by kathryn on 25-Jul-03 09:54]

Susi · Post by **Susi** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 10:04 am

Kathryn Love the idea of kissing the embies good nite! DH is away at the moment but will introduce this concept when he gets back. That should be interesting Am feeling very down today, keep crying for nothing and really am afraid this is PMS kicking in..God, I hope not! Sorry to winge again, its one of those days and no ones home,. Must think more positive. Bye

kathryn · Post by **kathryn** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 10:24 am

susi, remember the drugs and those bloomin torpedos will be the culprit in making you feel so low.....it wont be pms kicking in. plus you had a triplet of embies put back in and theyre probably getting snuggled up and triggering off all sorts of hormones! think this time next friday and think +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++! dont be sorry for feeling like having a winge, we have all felt like that at some point and thats what this site is for, sharing our feelings good or bad! We all understand! chin up chick, lots of love and PMA PMA PAM PMA PMA PMA PMA PMA!!!!!!! kathryn x

kathryn · Post by **kathryn** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 10:26 am

have no idea why my message is all split up !

jo mortimer · Post by **jo mortimer** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 11:38 am

Hi Kathryn I test on the 31 July so less than a week to go hooray!!!! I really can't wait until this time next week. It's funny but I daren't do a HPT in case it brings bad news. I'm just pretending trying to pretend I'm pregant for now - although there doesn't feel to be anything there Susi, I've been feeling a bit down today and I thought exactly the same - PMS, but come to think of it I think work has a big part to play! Just a piece of advice, on test day is anyone booking the day off work or are you all just saying you've got a hospital appointment? I know I shouldn't think neg but I'm just worried that I won't be in a fit state to return to work. Speak to you all soon Jo x

nicolam · Post by **nicolam** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 1:05 pm

Hello Kathryn et al I'm also due to test Friday 1st, however, in response to Jo's question about taking the day off, I'm actually going to test a day later - on Sat 2nd instead (unless AF arrives). I did this last time and bloody glad I did, as I actually thought it had worked, but alas it hadn't. I didn't have AF till day 16. I'd rather sweat one more day out waiting than have to try and put on a brave face at work. Would rather be at home hiding under the covers. Nicola M x

Susi · Post by **Susi** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 1:06 pm

Kathryn Thanks so much for the positive reply. You're right these thingys must do something too. Feel better now and am keeping busy packing for the iminent move - We must be mad to do this IVF and move! Jo - This feeling down is a real bummer, but I am trying to console myself with " there's always sunshine after rain". S

Alison · Post by **Alison** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 3:41 pm

Hi again - good to hear from you Dawn, sounds like you and I are going through similar things (again!) I dreamt so vividly last night about AF arriving that woke up convinced it was over. Did have a little more spotting, but that's stopped again - its driving me MAD! How early do the early tests work, and which are the best? I'm seriously considering testing tomorrow or even Sunday. I'm due to do the proper test Monday but am interviewing pretty much all day, so not sure when I'll get chance to call the clinic to find out the result! Anyway, I'm rambling! Good luck to everyone, keep relaxed and keep up the PMA, and Dawn wishing you so much luck for tomorrow. Is it a blood test of HPT? Alison x

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 5:28 pm

Hi all Well, the first week's wait is over. I think next week will be a million times worse as AF will be due so will be analysing every twinge, and knicker-checking every 5 minutes! I am not taking the day off next Friday but will test when I get home. That's if I make it through the day at work, and of course, if AF hasn't arrived. I haven't bought a HPT yet and am NOT going to let myself buy one. Am trying to think pregnant too, but have had one of those days where I don't feel positive and I don't feel negative, just a bit bemused with the whole thing. At least it's the weekend now and then it's only 5 days to go..... Lots of love and huge amounts of PMA to everyone Kat xxx

Clara 1 · Post by **Clara 1** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 11:37 pm

Dear everyone! Can I join the July club please??!! It's our first go at all this, and I'm getting so nervous and twitchy. We had ICSI at the ARGC, had 3 embies put back last Friday and testing Wed 30th - Yikes!!! After a year of not being able to start treatment cos of cysts and/or high FSH I can't believe we've suddenly halfway through the 2ww. Not feeling physically too bad (apart from 1 achy boob and a touch of thrush!) so worrying that I feel TOO normal for anything to have happened. Not sleeping so well now, having those bleeding dreams that I guess are really common at this stage. We can't even escape it in sleep can we! We're both off work on holiday at the moment, so watching lots of films, Big Brother and trying to read to pass those slow minutes! I can't believe there are so many of us testing next week. Just seen Dawn's fantastic news and hoping there's more great news for us all next week. Trying to stay positive and eating lots of cake!! All the very very best to all of you Love, Claire x

Dawn Blake · Post by **Dawn Blake** » Sat Jul 26, 2003 5:56 am

Clara, eating cake is good! I have been doing that too!!! I still feel incredibly normal, and have still got the dull backache that is all too familiar, so want to get the next few weeks out of the way so hopefully I will start to feel like I really am PG! I can't believe how many people are testing either, IVF is way too fashionable at the moment, the thing to do. It was the 25th anniversary of IVF yesterday - lets hope they start getting the success rates up and up, before they start playing around with more intricate stuff like choosing the sex etc - p's me off. Will pass on my positive vibes to you for next Wednesday! Now Big Bro is over you will have to get some more films out! Take care D x

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