May Test Dates

[gailp]

2nd May--Prissy
4th May -- Gail
8th May -- Sasa
8th May- kellye
8th May -- Bharti
9th May -- Melissa
10th May -- Carolyn
late May -- Kelly

[gailp]

Prissy our 1st smiling face. Congratulations. Im so pleased for you

xx

Carolyn I was meant to be at work today, but im having a bad time at the moment. I recently changed departments the new work is fine but the boss is a real nasty bit of work. My DH told me I shouldnt go in if I was getting stressed.Im going to see if the Dr will sign me off.

So me and my embies are chilling out at home. Just praying that they are still clinging on. I have moments of real positive thoughts then up pop the negative ones.

I know that feeling of wanting to yell at people How are you doing apart from that

[lolajones]

Hey

Just wanted to say GOOD LUCK May testers!! And congratulations to Prissy a smiley face to start the thread!!!

Love, Lola
xxxx

[melliot7]

Well I am updating the list it looks like I am now testing on the 8th.
I feel so excited now I am even one day closer then I was.

Gail just one more sleep! Can't wait to hear that BFP tomorrow!

2nd May--Prissy
4th May -- Gail
8th May -- Sasa
8th May- kellye
8th May -- Bharti
8th May -- Melissa
10th May -- Carolyn
late May -- Kelly

Melissa

[pinkiestinky]

Hi All

I wish all BFP for everyone! I am on my 2ww. My egg transfer was on Monday, Day 4 and my test date is May 15th. 10 eggs retrieved, 4 immature, 6 fertilized, 3 healthy embies transferred.

I am feeling a little cramping/bloating. This is the first time that I am experiencing it. Is anyone else feeling this way?. I have done 3 IVF w/ICSI...and I guess every cycle is surely different.

My doctor is making me wait a full 14 days. I hope the time goes by fast . I am also praying it is a positive since I have done it 4 times already

4th May -- Gail
8th May -- Sasa
8th May- kellye
8th May -- Bharti
8th May -- Melissa
10th May -- Carolyn
late May -- Kelly
15th May -- Toni Ann

[sgeiger16]

Hello Everyone,

I would like to join your board! I too test on May 8th!! I'm feeling a little down today but I think it's b/c it's my first day back at work!! Good luck to you all!!

Shannon

4th May -- Gail
8th May -- Sasa
8th May- kellye
8th May -- Bharti
8th May -- Melissa
8th May -- Shannon
10th May -- Carolyn
late May -- Kelly
15th May -- Toni Ann

[CarolynB]

Hello Shannon - I know exactly how you feel. I went back to work on Tuesday and I was like this is a load of rubbish! Could not concentrate at all & most of my collegues seemed to think that I had been away on a minibreak! Like they have a clue. Not too long until your test date. I cannot believe that we have three testers on 8th. Hat-trick day.

Hi Pinkiestinky/Toni Ann - great name - I am still feeling very bloated and I had some sharp shooting pains yesterday evening. I had quite a lot of follies (13 eggs, 8 good, 2 back) so think from what I read that it may be mild OHSS. However, could have been as I had quite a busy day at work? Did not feel like AF as I usually just get dull aches. It is first time through for me so have no idea if the signs are good or bad. I tried not to think too much about the testing for the first week & tried to focus on feeling better. However, it is getting harder as every day passes

Great that we are being wished well by the infamous Lola & her October pal Jen. Have been too daunted to even consider posting on their October Cycle Buddies Thread but have read the whole thread (all 60 pages of it). It made me laugh & cry several times. It shows the massive ups & downs of the journey but also the fantastic support this group of ladies have given each other. I found it more helpful & moving than any book that you could read on this topic.

Gail - just waiting to hear?

Love Carolyn xx

[SASA]

Hi girls, so glad to see so many of us have 8 May test day.
The wait is difficult.
I cannot resist returning to this site everyday to ease my anxiety. My mind was overwhelmed by thoughts about pregnancy. I cannot concentrate at work. I read books and websites about IVF and symptoms of pregnancy until I got bored about the topics. I just could not stop myself from doing that.
I have no symptom at all.
I know I shouldn't, but I bought a Clearblue home test yestaurday. I had a negative result. So depressing!
My EC was on 19 April and ET was on 21 April. I tried to comfort myself by telling myself that the test was too soon. I cannot imagine the disappointment if I really get a negative result on 8 May 2006.
Oh, my goodness, I have never imagined the wait was so hard.

[CarolynB]

Really sorry to be updating for Gail's news which she has put on other threads. Sending her & dh big hugs.

2nd May -- Prissy
4th May -- Gail
8th May -- Sasa
8th May- kellye
8th May -- Bharti
8th May -- Melissa
8th May -- Shannon
10th May -- Carolyn
late May -- Kelly
15th May -- Toni Ann

[Zed2003]

Hi Girls,

Good luck to all you testers. Your wait is almost over...........

Take care
Zoe

[Jen1d]

Hi Carolyn

You made me laugh. Come and join us in the Octo Buds, we really are not that bad.
There are only 5 of us left and we will be together until the end, they are brilliant girls.

Don't be scared, were all really friendly

Good luck to everyone

Love jen x

[CarolynB]

Hi Jen

Only scary to post as it would feel like intruding into a very very tight knit unit who have lived through so much together. I of course now know from reading that there are 5 of you. Steph and Lola just make me weep/howl with laughter - I read their posts if I am having a bad day to pull myself together. They are just so funny. And the posts by you, Little R & Walshy are just so moving. I really meant what I said - the support that you have given each other through thick & thin is absolutely brilliant.

I am sure that there are many other who read & are cheering all five of you on from the side-lines. I would recommend it as required reading for any ivf-er and also any non ivf-er who is brave enough to try to understand what this is like.

Carolyn xxxx

[Kate21]

Hi,

Just thought I'd join you girls, I'm due to have my second FET on Monday (obviously a very good day as there will be lots of BFP!!!). So, all being well my test date will be around the 22nd May. I definitely am not looking forward to the 2WW, but like they say, third time lucky?! Here's hoping.

Thought I'd add myself to the list if thats ok?

2nd May -- Prissy
4th May -- Gail
8th May -- Sasa
8th May- kellye
8th May -- Bharti
8th May -- Melissa
8th May -- Shannon
10th May -- Carolyn
late May -- Kelly
15th May -- Toni Ann
around 22nd May -- Kate

Kate

[Cla]

Wow 8th may is an immensly popular date!!! Best of luck to all of you testing Monday. Keeping fingers crossed!

Cla
xx

[bucko1976]

Hi everyone,

It's been a long time since I have posted a message - been really busy and now I can't believe that I have finally made it to a 2ww (third time lucky). Had egg collection on Tuesday (well my sister did ) and we got 6 but only two fetilised. Had the two put back yesterday and have posted my test date below.

Good luck to everyone testing this month - lets hope there are lots of BFPs.

Jaqui

2nd May -- Prissy
4th May -- Gail
8th May -- Sasa
8th May- kellye
8th May -- Bharti
8th May -- Melissa
8th May -- Shannon
10th May -- Carolyn
late May -- Kelly
15th May -- Toni Ann
18th May -- Jaqui (bucko)
around 22nd May -- Kate