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Discussion group for all topics related to infertility including preparation for pregnancy, causes, investigation and treatment of infertility.
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sammylou
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Post by sammylou »

Hi Caty,

I know what you mean - you feel the need to start preparing the defenses early, just in case........

Even so, look after yourself over the weekend and I'll keep praying for a miracle!

Sammylou xxx
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fulloffaith
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Post by fulloffaith »

Hey Caty,
I know how you feel - I tested again this morning - another -ive. I really don't feel as bad as I did yesterday. DH wants to start our last FET right away - I am just sick of going thru this. But I want to make him happy too. I just want a normal life back too!
Well it's not over officially til tomorrow for me - maybe I'll get a surprise BFP but I really doubt it!
Good luck everyone else - let's end the month with some BFPs!!

Allison
Mommy to GBB triplets born 12/31/07 at 34w3d

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Post by Caty »

Hey you never know. What do they say? It ain't over til the ugly old witch sings!
Caty
Age: 32, DH: 34
1 son, Benjamin born 30th May 2002
1 ^o^ 22nd February 2003 conceived naturally
TTC#2
- 3 x cancelled cycles - High FSH (13.8 at highest)
- 3rd full IVF, testing 25th April 2006
jamato253
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Post by jamato253 »

Caty I wish the best for you and I understand your being guarded!!! I will pray for you!!!
3rd IVF/ICSI June 2005 +ve Connor Xzavior Amato born 10/21/05 already dreaming.
4th IVF/ICSI Mar 2006 +ve Logan Tyler born safely 12/18/06

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Post by Mitzy »

Hi ladies,

I was wondering, when the do the blood tests, what level of hcg are they looking for if its to be a bfp?
I am 40 OH is 50
Ectopic 1990 tube disintegrated
Endometriosis & tube blocked
NHS IVF March 2006 - neg
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Post by jamato253 »

Mitzy

Anything > 2 mIU/ml is considered a positive pregnancy...Here is a good website to look at...

http://www.conceivingconcepts.com/learn ... s/hcg.html

Here are the normal ranges - which you can see are largely scattered:
* At 14 DPO, the average HCG level is 48 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 17-119 mIU/ml.
* At 15 DPO, the average HCG level is 59 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 17-147 mIU/ml.
* At 16 DPO, the average HCG level is 95 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 33-223 mIU/ml.
* At 17 DPO, the average HCG level is 132 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 17-429 mIU/ml.
* At 18 DPO, the average HCG level is 292 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 70-758 mIU/ml.
* At 19 DPO, the average HCG level is 303 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 111-514 mIU/ml.
* At 20 DPO, the average HCG level is 522 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 135-1690 mIU/ml.
* At 21 DPO, the average HCG level is 1061 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 324-4130 mIU/ml.
* At 22 DPO, the average HCG level is 1287 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 185-3279 mIU/ml.
* At 23 DPO, the average HCG level is 2034 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 506-4660 mIU/ml.
* At 24 DPO, the average HCG level is 2637 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 540-10,000 mIU/ml.
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Post by BecP »

Hello Everyone

Congratulations to Addison, that is great news!

Thanks Mel P for popping in to see how I was doing and to Jen for being very sweet! I can't believe the lovely messages from everyone. You are quite right, it does actually make me feel less alone, the fact that you all seem to understand how I feel.

I'm a little calmer today. AF is here, so no need to test tomorrow. I'm not even going to do one. I think I need to 'let go' of this cycle.
We're going to take some time out over the next few months and see if anything happens naturally.... it happened before, it could happen again. Then in August we have an appt with a new clinic with 50% success rates. I think if nothing has happened by then we will do IVF #2. But I really think that might be it.

Thanks ladies for being there. It really, really does help. I think I'm going to wean myself off this board over the next few weeks and really try to pretend I am a totally normal, unscrewed up, fertile lady with a lovely DH who will get me preggers no problem. I will pop in from time to time, but need to get off this treadmill for a bit for our sanity.

You lovely ladies are all very special and brave. Keep smiling

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Bec
My age 33, DH 32
Nat pg & m/c @ 8.5 wks Jan 05
IVF Nov 05 m/c @ 5 wks
3 x IUI 2006 all -ve
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Post by Mitzy »

Jamato,

Thanks that is great information, it just goes to show that even a hpt that tests from 25mIU showing a negative, could be a bfp if a typical bfp range starts from 17mIU. It gives hope to alot of ladies who do a sneeky test that shows a negative. :D

I am not going to do a hpt, I don't think I could handle the outcome, and I would rather wait for the official one, fingers crossed that I get that far.

As for these strange cramps that only come when I walk around, I think I am going to do what my body is trying to tell me to do, and sit or lay down this weekend.
I am 40 OH is 50
Ectopic 1990 tube disintegrated
Endometriosis & tube blocked
NHS IVF March 2006 - neg
fulloffaith
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Post by fulloffaith »

Good luck Bec!
I'll be praying for you! I know the feeling - wanting to get back to normal and not feeling like a infertility monster on hormones! :D

BIG HUGS,
Allison
Mommy to GBB triplets born 12/31/07 at 34w3d

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Post by Caty »

Jamato

That's great info, thanks.

Bec, I totally understand your needs to stop the treadmill. You take some time out for yourselves. And have a great time bonking!!!! :lol:
Caty
Age: 32, DH: 34
1 son, Benjamin born 30th May 2002
1 ^o^ 22nd February 2003 conceived naturally
TTC#2
- 3 x cancelled cycles - High FSH (13.8 at highest)
- 3rd full IVF, testing 25th April 2006
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Post by Jen1d »

:lol: Hi girls

Bec - Glad to hear you have a plan and are trying to move on. You know where we are if you ever need a chat. Pop in sometime and let us know how your getting on. Good luck and enjoy the practising :wink:hope a bfp is coming your way naturally.

Well i feel better today, have decided i just have to pick myself up and move forward. It has been a help going to work and trying to think of other things. I can also sit on the loo now without panicking :lol:
Am going to visit my Dr in the next 2 week and hopefully can try again in July. First i have to have to a scan in a few weeks to check my cyst :twisted: has gone on my left ovary. I'm praying it has or they are going to operate and that will delay our next cycle. More worrying, does it ever stop???????
Does anyone who has had a cyst know what usually happens? Do they usually go on their own or is it common to operate?

Thanks girls

Love Jen x
me 38 dh 38, ttc for 6yrs,
HSG - Tubes Damaged
Bilateral Salpingectomy, 16th Aug 06,
Hysteroscopy - 30th Oct 07
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Post by Jen1d »

Just wanted to say hi to Allison, hope your ok.
You know where we are if you need a chat. Am praying you get some good news

Love Jen x
me 38 dh 38, ttc for 6yrs,
HSG - Tubes Damaged
Bilateral Salpingectomy, 16th Aug 06,
Hysteroscopy - 30th Oct 07
4 IVF - BFN, 3 ED - BFN
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Post by fulloffaith »

Hey everyone - it's another BFN for us. I was prepared with the 2 -ive HPTs I took so DH and I hugged and cried and said - looks like it will be the two of us for awhile.
Financially, we are done - there is no other option for us right now. So we will just pray and hope someday God will make a way for us later on in our lives.

Good luck to all you lovely ladies!
I'll stop in every now and then to see how things are going!

Love,
Allison
Mommy to GBB triplets born 12/31/07 at 34w3d

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Post by Mitzy »

Allison,

I am so sorry to hear its a bfn, I was really hoping that your hpt tests were giving false negs. Please don't lose hope, you are still very young and you never know whats just around the corner.

I am sure that you will get the family that you have dreamed of, its just sometimes we have to wait a liitle longer to get it.

Take some time out for yourself, you deserve it.

Ilona
I am 40 OH is 50
Ectopic 1990 tube disintegrated
Endometriosis & tube blocked
NHS IVF March 2006 - neg
Caty
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Post by Caty »

Oh Allison I am so sorry. I know how you feel. I hope your dream comes true. Don't be a stranger!!! Love and hugs

Caty
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Caty
Age: 32, DH: 34
1 son, Benjamin born 30th May 2002
1 ^o^ 22nd February 2003 conceived naturally
TTC#2
- 3 x cancelled cycles - High FSH (13.8 at highest)
- 3rd full IVF, testing 25th April 2006
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