Oct 05 Cycle Buddies

[lolajones]

R - how was scan???
Is not like you to be in stealth radio silence mode... is all ok? Or is dh back and you are locked together far, far away from the computer....
check in and let us know how it went. I bet your follies are 22.5% better than the best going forward....

Jen - didn't you get the memo? You are banned from sleep overs, effective immediately! Hope its an easy night.

Right, I'm off to refurbish by stethoscope - laters trixies

Lola
xxx

[little R]

Hey there Octopals....sorry for the stealth silence....

DH is home and has been monopolising the computer......and I have been spending the day sleeping. Sorry....have been just so tired... I have napped my way through the afternoon and yesterday was the same...

Scan went well .... I have about 10 follies (i'm a little disappointed to be honest....thought that there would be more but have been told not to be greedy).... but it's good given that I have only been taking 75IU of meds a day for 6 days... I am to continue for another 3 days and then another scan on Tuesday to see whether the Dr ups the dose or not. The Dr wants to take it sloooooow so I don't overstimulate....She is predicting EC between 12-15 May.
Apparently, it's normal that The Pen still has liquid in it after you have used it correctly The nurses could have told me that from the start Anyhoo.... had a bit of a mishap today with pen some of the injected liquid just seemed to come out when pulling the needle out at the end. This has never happened before.... it's really weird... this pen is supposedly to be idiot-proof...so what does that tell you about me????
Perhaps I am too old school and prefer the good ol' way... mixing and stabbing
A little freaked as DH leaves for Sydney on Monday and returns on Thursday so hopefully he will be home before EC...because I kinda need him! He may not be around for the ET though and that really saddens me... I don't really want to be alone. I am too emotional to call embryologist and ask for day by day results. DH is genius for that. Were any of you alone between EC and ET?

I am continuing to visualize my ovaries and their egg baskets....and now have to move on to visualising the endometirum....hmm..can't seem to find a good image that works for me....

Anyway, enough about me...

Steph, how's your business trip going? How is it that you always end up working on the weekend? Hope you are doing well and using all of the hotel's facilities

Jen dear....so how's DH's tat? How was your sleepover? THANK YOU for thinking of me....very sweet. I hope you're doing fine and have your smile back. So you're a real blonde? Good for you!
What about the houses? Made any decisions?

Lola...thanks for checking in.... I am feeble... just too knackered to tackle DH off the machine until now... Plus still reading House of Spirits...but in desperate need of slush Not sure about 22.5% of my bestest best and certainly don't have my can-do headset on....but as long as the ovaries and endo do..well
How's the unspeakable going? So you're out all of next week then....so we won't have the pleasure of your company until 13 May?
Grey's on Monday...season 2... so hope to get a glimpse of a end of season 1

Walshy.... hope you're doing well Miss Downunder...thinking of you and sending you virtual hugs.


MUCH love to my favourites girls...

Little R

[little R]

PS.....as you took the trouble of doing this Loopy

Little R - May 9th scan to see what's up in follie department
Lola - ?May 17th appt with doc to discuss the bfn
Steph - May 24th - baseline scan
Steph - May 26th Gonal starts
Steph - June 6th - Mega egg retrieval
Lola - June 12th examinabomination
Lola - June 28th n 29th clinical humiliat-o-xam
Jen - 29th June scan "furtive fallop looksee"
Camilla - ? EDD July/August?



Little R...talk more tomorrow

[lolajones]

10 is great! It really isn't long now....... It's a shame about dh being away but you are a strong lady! When I went for ET last time, 3 of the women were on their own. They seemed pretty chipper. He will be there in spirit....
Hopefully I'll be back for your EC to cheer you on, woo hooo!! Or course it'll be a breeze. Somehow we've all become ivf veterans.... when did that happen? I so hope this works for you R!!! You can start our lucky streak!

Jen - how was sleepover? And yes! Fill us in on dh's tat!

Ok, laters taters, off to pack for trip to manchester

Lola
xx

[little R]

Octopals.... hope all is well for you all... and you're enjoying your weekend and relaxing in your respective countries

I am getting slightly uncomfortable which is a good sign

Thanks Lola for your support... would love to hear all about your week on the job... hopefully will talk to you soon. Have fun (if possible) in Manchester. Get some good stuff for the trip on the Ipod
Thanks for the update concerning the ET.... well, yes, I guess I'll have to be brave and pretend that he is there with me....
I so hope that this works too....

Jen....hope work is okay.... how's the tat? update needed
Oops...forgot to mention... DH is not able to get your free tickets to Dubai...but I can come and visit you Don't panic...only kidding Hugs to you...

Love to you all....

Little R

[Jen1d]

Hi gang,

Survived another s/o with only one yp (young person) drinking but he came home on time, no police involved but just took too long to settle so i was up until midnight. Not a bad shift.

Little R - Visit anytime, just let me get my house first please.
Brilliant to hear about your follies, 10's fab and you still have a few more days for them to grow more. There is a bundle of good eggs in there i can feel it. Relax and chill. It must be so hard for you without your dh but think of the good news you will be able to tell him when he comes back about all your embies

Loopy - If only i could give the s/o's a miss. They are so tiring but i love my job so put up with them. You enjoy your trip to Manchester, be careful but have fun.
Did you see our mention in the May Testers on page 3 from Carolyn?

Steph - I think you are working too much. I order you back straight away to chat to your Buds.

Walshy - Hope you are feeling a bit better. Its so tough and horrible when you want something so badly and its out of our control. The only way to get through this is to have a good cry when needed and chat to people openly so they know how you are feeling. Its amazing how supportive others can be when you trust them. We are here whenever you need a vent or cry. Keep positive:

I have been having good days and bad but as i said to Walshy i try to stay postive, its hard but has to be done. Its when i listen to music i feel tearful. Had a mad woman moment yesterday when i was out walking and came over all tearful. I managed to hold them back and was ok but everything just comes to the surface so quickly sometimes-----------didn't help that the sun was out and the whole of the pregnant female population seemed to be following me!!!!!

Anyway, went to see another house today, it was brilliant. Not as big as the other one but in a much posher area with a fab view over the river. Its on the opposite side of the bridge to where we work so will have to decide if its worth it, what with tolls etc. More decisions

Oh ye, the tat is fine, gorgeous angel, the stars to represent our embies are to be added at a later date------aaahhhhh

Ok, off to chill and paint my nails

Love Jen x

[little R]

Hello there this morning.....

Jen, thanks for checking in....your s/o sound really draining....
I completely understand about certain types of music making you really teary. I think it is totally normal to feel what you are feeling...the good days and the bad days. I remember after IVF1..I think it took me a good 6 weeks to start feeling "normal" again. But who was I kidding ? I realise that those scars have resurfaced with IVF2. I think that you're coping brilliantly and are excited about IVF3
So without being nosey, have you given yourself a deadline for the househunting? When do you have to start making decisions?

Lola, trying to imagine you Dr Jones?

Steph, hey...it's was Grey's last night? Did you miss it because of your trip? I agree with Jen..you're working way too much. You need to get back here and have some fun
Grey's on tonight.... beginning of Season 2 hopefully will get a visual recap of season 1 finale.

Walshy... thoughts are with you Octobuddy...

Well, DH left this morning...got a little teary eyed but now looking at the positive things...I get to use the computer and monopolise DVD and TV

Much love to you all....

Little R

[Inhale, Exhale]

Morning bunnies!
How's my luvs? Perfecto weather has decided to scurry awy and left behing looming gray clouds... but they will not break my spirit... I will emit sunny rays from within- true yogi style!

Littles- well done with the follies! will only get better as it goes. here's hoping for huge ovary expansion and follie development! I'll drink to that. Of course I watched Greys- I am an addict afterall. Oh, it is getting so, so good. It only gets juicier, yummier, hotter as it goes. My lips are sealed, no worries. But I will tell you that I have a new luv of my life By the by, can i send dh off with yours.. i need a little vakay and me time!

Jens- house hunting adventures continue... I am picturing you a little like the crocodile hunter, whispering as you go from kitchen to bathroom... looks like a big one mates... And I agree- I work too much.. I had one day off this week and back at it again... traveling 2 days this week. 2 longs day trips.. of well. the brakes will be put on soon with cycle.

Walshy- stop making me worry about my girl! Check in asap. ... If life gives you lemons.. make run spiked lemonade! If that doens't work then post a rant so long it will take you hours to type it out! We will read and understand and complain with you! we like to complain...

Lolas- sadness at your departure for the week. boos and whos. miss my luvah lola beans already.

As for me.... BCPs are makin me nutter. I am really a witchy woman one minute and crying at tv and books uncontrollably the next.... I think the Lupron and Gonal F will feel like nadda after these pills. But, as I said.. won't hold me down.. it is only uppers for me! Head in sunny and fluffy clouds!

Ok, bugs in a rug.
Off for coffee- decaf of course. Curses!
Steph

[Jen1d]

Checkin in for a quick hi

Been out on a mega long walk, sun is shining and i'm feeling nice and healthy, especially as the scales say i have lost some weight. Will find out for defo tomorrow at weigh in-----as if i don't have enough stress.

Little R - Nosey away and ask as much as you like, we can share everything here. I have seen a couple of houses but there not in the area i want. Am taking my Mum today to see the one we visited last night with the gorgeous views of the river. We love it but again we're unsure about the area. God i'm so fussy, will probably be another 10 years before we get one. It's really hard over here as we have to bid over the asking price for houses so if there is 10 people going for it, you put in a bid and just have to hope yours is the highest. Crazzeeeeeeeeee.
So never mind that, hows the follies doing? Hope your tummy is feeling fat and there growing out of control with gorgeous eggies inside . Take it easy.

To my other 3 lovely Buds, am thinking of you and a special hug to Walshy, come join us soon, we miss you.

Away to work again, keep smiling

Love Jen x

[little R]

Hey my Octofriends....won't be on here for very long today as feeling a little under the weather.

Jen... your walks sound super..I could use some greenery at this point. I am already bored with the sand and sun Good for you that you have lost weight (am sure that your scales have confirmed this by now!). You must be feeling pretty chuffed And rightly so..
I haven't ever been to Scotland although I have distant relatives who live there. That house overlooking the river sounds lovely... what's wrong with the neighbourhood? Dodgy?
Thanks for checking up on me

Steph.... yeah can relate to your feeling nutty.... my shots are making me a little neurotic to say the least. My DH is lucky to be away...I feel irrate one moment and tearful the next. The slightest thing can make me crazed Taped Grey's last night, it was on too late for me... thought it would be a nice carrot after my admin stuff.

Dr Jones....hoping you are doing well with your practical magic and putting your Ipod to good use

Walshy....thinking about you...hope you're feeling okay and you know where to come when you're good and ready to share, complain, vent.... anything Virtuals hugs to you!

Now my news to bore you .... my 10 follies (12-13mm) are looking good and Dr wants to drag the stimulation out at a low dose to avoid hyperstimulation. My next scan is Saturday (she will confirm dates then) and then she thinks I get my HCG shot on Monday 15 and EC will be Wednesday 17. She hopes to go for blasts this time but did warn me that it all depends on the quality of my eggs....
I am holding my breath

Gotta go as feel uncomfortable sitting after a while...

Much love

Little R

[Jen1d]

Hi Little R

Its brilliant about your follies, i'm getting all excited for you.

The house is so cool and the area is posh. Its about 5 miles out of town, which i'm not used to especially after living in London, i like the hustle and bustle. Anyway we put an offer in, wait for it, £30,000 over the asking price and the greedy git still turned it down so we probably won't get this house either----back to searching again I love the searching bit though, i'm so nosey haha.

Ok, work calls again, am thinking of you all again as usual. Away for a short walk as the suns out AGAIN, feels like i'm in Dubai----i wish.

You relax and rest, i can feel good vibes for Saturday.

Love Jen x

[Walshy]

Hi Ladies,

I am touched by your worrying for me....Sorry I havn't been on for a while I have alot on.

Don't know if I told you but my DH is in the process of changing jobs so we have a 2 week window of opportunity to go on a holiday so trying to work out where to go and stuff has been hard and we just visited the in-laws so we don't need to do that. So we are going to visit friends of ours for 2 weeks so you won't here from me until around the 26 May. Sorry ladies to leave you again.

So I am still in the depressed part of my cycle but slowly getting better.... Although one good thing was that I told a few of my friends what I was going through. I couldn't handle the pressure anymore I thought I might bust...They were all great about it and said they would support me 100%.

Jen Thanks for your special hug it made me feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside I know that your weigh in will go well as you seem so determined. I hated house hunting when my DH and I were looking. I just wanted to have something that I wanted without having to do anything if that makes sense. Sorry about the blonde joke you know I love you all the same but are you a real blonde

Steph Sorry to make you worry about me. I have been here just wollowing in my own self pity and trying also to get rid of this flu which is still with me. You do seem to be at work alot I hope the kids and your boss appreciate the work you put into it

Lola hope you are having fun in Manchester. i know all the girls will miss you while your away.

Little R well done on the follicles. I have only used the pen and was up to 400IU a day so going through 1 vial every day and a 1/2 which sucks that some days you have to jab yourself twice. My endocrologist told me why there is stuff left in the pen but i forget now. This is going to be good for you as I have everything crossed and remember it only takes on good follicle to make a baby but I hope you produce plenty so you don't have to do the whole cycle again and you have some frosties for when younext want babies. I will be thinking of you while I am away and hope everything goes smoothly for you and your DH. If he can't be around make sure you log on to these fantastic women who will support you 100%.

As for me I have decided not to cycle again until August which is good for me and when we will hopefully have some money saved. I have a plan when I get back from holidays to lose weight and be in a good place to start the next round and damn it it is going to work.......

Well ladies until I get back from my holidays I will be sending all my good chilled out vibes to you all and just know that I will be thinking of you often. Take care of yourselves and I will post when I get back, Walshy

[camilla]

Morning ladies

Apologies for my absence this last week. No excuse really, slap on the hand for me! On subject of toenails, will have to have a pedicure next time they need doing as am finding it hard to reach them! (and have got a bottle of Chanel Rouge Noir which I was looking forward to using). Have used various self tanning creams in the past and St Tropez is fab but quite dark for my fair skin so last year I used Piz Buin and I just got some Johnson's tanning moisturiser but you have to keep applying it or it fades. Baby is due 5 Aug, 2 days after my birthday, and although I don't mind being a bit early I really don't want to spend my birthday pushing and panting - well not in childbirth anyway!

Little R - Your're doing really well. Concentrate on that and not on what went before or any ifs. If you have any questions that we can't help with you can always give your clinic a call. That's what they're there for. I always found the nurses at mine really helpful and ready to take a call. There must be someone other than your doc to speak to. I think as long as you know you have been sensible in your eating and lifestyle that's all you can do. I started drinking decaff coffee (and still do), drinking lots of water, no alcohol, plenty of sleep at night. Your're bound to be tired now and at least you're taking it easy. There is no reason why you can't do this. Trust your doc and take each day at a time. Try and be positive about next week, it's exciting! Positive energy really does work. You know your DH will be with you in spirit even if he can't be with you for ET. We're all egging you on - sorry for pun!

Lola - I didn't know you were a doc. There was a very funny series on Channel 4 called No Angels set in a hospital with a bunch of nurses and docs and their goings ons. But I'm sure you're very professional! In what will you specialise?

Steph - Your striptease class sounds like good clean fun! I have heard of classes here (but none in the provinces where I live!) There are pole dancing classes too. All very tasteful I'm sure and surely appreciated by lots of DHs everywhere!

Jen - There is a house out there for you (to go with the baby). You have the right approach by looking at loads, nothing to lose. Look you've got everything going for you - a job you love, a DH who loves you to bits, the prospect of making a house a home together. Good things happen to optimistic people, I heard that in a study of how lucky people thought they were. Losing weight can be hard but you can't worry if you haven't lost any one week as long as you know you've done the right things.

Walshy - I know you're away but didn't want to miss you off. Rest up.

Have noticed the time and have been on ages! Be good and remember - relax! Your body is a temple (as my DH often says his is a buddist one!) so treat it with respect and love. Don't know where that came from but that's my thought for the day.

See you later girls. Lots of love xxxxx
Camilla

[Inhale, Exhale]

Mornin Nutter Sunshines on my shoulder!

Hows the girls of Fertility Gone Wild this am... atleast am in my part.
Another beautiful sunny day, to be topped off by 76 degrees... the weather mistress has really liked us lately... gives me the warm fuzzy smiles. I likey. Rain is supposed to hit us hard tommorrow and guess where I will be spending the day... you guessed it- on the boat! Fun, wet times ahead. Urgh.

So, the lot of you have decided to run away heh? No Lolas, no walshy.. tear in my beer. mmmm, beer....

Littles- you are doing follie fab girlfriend! Keep it strong so I will be all geared up for mine. Has the sicky clouds left you yet then? Hope that you are being consoled with dreams of sugar plums and McDreamys floating in your head. mmmm, Mc Dreamy... (wait until you meet Finn- wait a bowl full of fun he is)

Jens- You are a walking machine.. watch me now. It sounds that the house was so fab that everyone else wants it too.. are houses completely overpriced there like they are here? I can't say that I understand your fondness for city living. I work in the city, but live in the middle of nowheres... nothing but big trees for neighbors. Pure heaven to me. Although, I do need a city nearby.. for yoga and sushi and thai food.

Camilla- life sounds fab .. although I don't understand your problem with giving birth on your b-day.... sounds like a great day to me.... Sorry- ugly jealousy monster rearing head. I am glad that everything is going well!

Matchin my mood to the weather... Bright and Sunny!
Steph

[Jen1d]

Hi Gang,

Back from work, the weather is fab and away for the dreaded weight in at fat club (as i call it). The good things is there are people who are really big, which makes me feel skinny----but only for a trillion of a second.

Walshy - Good to hear from you. Yes i am a true blonde, no bottles in sight for me. You take care and enjoy your break. WE understand so much how your feeling but try to chill a bit to get stronger for the next round.

Loopy - Hope your behaving

Steph - Yep the houses here are way over priced and there are too many going for them. The guy who owns the house called me last night and said he is keen for us to buy it as he likes us, then today he puts it to a closing date?????????? Complete money grabbing prat. Hope your off work now and going to chill a bit.

Camilla - Glad to hear you and bump are getting on ok. Don't worry when he/she appears just enjoy every moment, your a lucky girl. I think since it worked the third time for you then we will all follow and get the same lovely BFP as you soon.

Little R - Left you last as your going through the most just now. Am sending follie growing vibes to you. Hope your not too sore and resting lots. Can't wait to hear about your scan, good luck for Saturday.

Catch up soon

Love Jen x