April/May Buddies??

Discussion group for all topics related to infertility including preparation for pregnancy, causes, investigation and treatment of infertility.
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jackoa21
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Post by jackoa21 »

Ladies...
thank you so much for your words of encourgement.. Ok so this is the plan.. My one little fighting embryo will be the one to work.. I know it is a lot to hang on to but there has to be a reason that one little one made it and even got fertilized.. I am going to stay postive... Thank you for all of your support....

By the way the list looks great (there is a lot going on around here)
baby dust to all
me 34 DH 34 1st ivf 06/06 + lost at 5 weeks
Natural BFP 09/06 by the grace of GOD
Kennedy arrived 05/2007 and we are loving every moment...
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Natalie Anne
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Post by Natalie Anne »

girls

i am so sorry but i'm going to have to leave you. i'm fine until i come on here. as soon as i see positive news and especially twins (which we really really wanted) i just start sobbing. it sounds so bitter and jealous and i hate myself for it but i think i am realising that chances of getting a +ive on a 7th attempt are miniscule.

sorry for wimping out and being unsupportive. despite what i've said, please believe that i am happy for you all and wish a happy baby-filled future for all of you wonderful girls. thank you for all your amazing support.

Natalie
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Mitzy
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Post by Mitzy »

Hi Ladies,

Prissy superb news - Twins!!!!

Well I went for my follow up, and was told as I had thought, that there was no more help unless we can scrape the money together some how.
With my high FSH of 17.4 they told me that my egg reserves were low, but if I tried with donor eggs I stand just as much chance as a younger woman.

So thanks Sofia for all the info, as its so much cheaper abroad its something that we might consider.

I am so glad I can come on this board and talk to you lovely ladies, it does give me a little bit of hope, and you never know we might win the lottery next week to pay for it.

You never know whats just around the corner!!!

Anyway we have decided to see what happens, and fingers crossed.XXX

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

Hi Natalie,

We'll be sad to see you go but we understand. I think everyone knows what it feels like to feel sad for ourselves when we hear of someone else getting what we want. I'm sorry to say it but there was a little part of me that was relieved when my fertile sister-in-law had a misacarriage. I felt awful that I had thought such thoughts, but I still couldn't stop them. I think its just a normal part of grieving. I wish you well on the rest of your journey.

To Missprissy, Carolyn and all the others - I'm so gad you guys are choosing to stay! Onwards and upwards!

Congrats on those with twins in store!

Well its my b'day on sunday and DH is taking me away for the weekend. And by sheer luck, I ovulate tomorrow (sat) so I intend to spend the weekend TTC the old fashion way! What a fantastic 30th pressie that would be?

C U.

Em
TTC 5yrs - Unexplained Infertility
3xIUI's (April, June & Aug 06) - BFN,s
1st IVF - Oct 06 - Jasper & Finlay born 07/06/07
Natural preg - Addison Grace born 15/10/08
CarolynB
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Post by CarolynB »

Dear Natalie

You will probably not read this but I am really sorry that you are leaving us but on the other hand so completely understand. I just burst into tears when I read Prissy's news. I was so happy for her but so sad that it has not happened for me & dh - and I have only faced one failed attempt so far. It is such a mixed bag of emotions. If you do read this & decide to cycle again then listen to this. My acupuncturist told me yesterday that he had treated one brave lady who got pregnant for the first time on IVF 15. She went to a new ivf clinic, changed her diet, had acupuncture - the whole nine yards, but it did work for her.

Wishing you much happiness which ever course you go next. And thanking you for all your support of us and the constant responses to all our questions.

Love Carolyn xxxx

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Dear Ilona

You may have seen already but on the over 40's thread there is a lot of info around ladies who have gone to Barcelona and Kiev and used donor eggs. I have been sneaking looks as I approach the big 4-0. My acupuncturist said that some of the treatment overseas is amazing & cheap.

Stay in touch & let us know what you decide. If you win the lottery then we will be asking you to fund all the girls who have been unsuccessful so far!!!! :roll: My review appointment is Wednesday so I'll let you know what they tell me.

Wishing you & dh lots of luck for the future.
Love Carolyn xxxx

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Baby dust to everyone else. Just these two ladies were with us from the very start and need our support right now.

Hope - good luck if your FET is going ahead today. Let us know how you get on as we may go this route next as we have 6 precious frosties waiting for us. Remember to rest lots and take it really easy after transfer

Wendy - not long til test day for you now. Hope that you are staying away from evil pee sticks :evil:

Em - have a great birthday weekend away with dh :wink: :wink: My dh takes me away Monday & Tuesday for my birthday. My tubes are so messed up that we can just enjoy ourselves and not think about baby making at all as we know that it can never happen that way. :wink: :wink:

Jackoo - hope that your brave little one is fighting away

Thinking of everyone else on the 2ww. It is agony but it will be worth it in the end. Sure that we will end this month with lots of :D :D :D :D Certainly due some more.

Have a nice weekend everyone (bank holiday for those in the UK). For those in London - the weather simply cannot get any worse, can it!??? At the moment, it looks more like Feb than the end of May. :?

Love Carolyn xxxx
Me 42, DH 52 IVF #1, #2, #3 ICSI #4 - 10.05.2006, 12.12.2006, 10.03.2007, 27.07.2007 ICSI/DE/TESA #5, #6 PGD/IVIG #7 - 24.11.2007, 27.02.2008, 23.05.2008 - 7 BFNs
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hope4l
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Post by hope4l »

hi had FET today 2 frostie babes transferred, now another wait begins
DH asks if we will do a pre test this time Im not so sure as that plays havoc with my mind

test date 6 june, could someone update the list im not sure how to do that

SOFIA - wow 5 embies, scarey thought, you must be very brave, just a little baby dust sent your way

hope
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DH MF
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FET +IVE DD FEB 05
FET 26 MAY 06
TEST DATE 6 JUNE, retest 10 june
Sofia
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Post by Sofia »

Thanks everyone for the good luck wishes on my 5 embies - I need it as the evil polyp is probably waiting to cause trouble....... Hopefully they can 'gang up' on it and defeat it. I now use their presence in my belly as 'the majority vote wins' in arguments with DH - 'WE don't like it' or 'WE think so and so....' It makes us laugh, and makes it seem a bit more 'real'!

Sorry Natalie. I think I might react like you, and Carolyn and co are very brave to stay. Life is full of amazing adventures, and that if it turns out I can't have kids (of my own), I hope I will then have the chance to experience other great things in life.

My OHSS symptoms seem to be lessening - thank God! I read on another board about someone having 74 eggs retrieved - now that is OHSS, so can't really complain.

Sorry about the weather in London, Carolyn. We used to live there (Highbury) before moving to Bulgaria. I'm not regreting the move as we plan to take a walk (me hobbling or crawling) in the forest behind our house today in the super sunny, 29 degrees weather!!!

Vessi - yes, I live in Sofia (hence the pseudonym). The clinic we used was the Malinov Clinic on Gotse Delchev. It is one of the best in the country, and the waiting list is currently booked to October 2006. We have been really impressed with them. They don't have a website yet, but the phone number for your friend if she is interested is: 02 965 5740. The RE is called Dr Stamenov, who is really a nice guy. Rather disconcertingly, looks exactly like the mad taxi driver in the music vid by the Red Hot Chilly Peppers (2003ish), can't remember the title of the song, though!

Off to drink yet more water and milk ( I hear you, LucyBucy!)

Sofia
me 33, DH 32
mfi (low sc)
First IVF/ICSI May 2006
BFP with one little beanie!!!!
Sallyc
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Post by Sallyc »

Hi all, sorry just a very quick one to let you know that my hcg has been falling. It was 11 on Tuesday and Todays reading was 8.

Sounds stupid but i am so glad it doesnt seem to be an ectopic but rather an early miscarige. I am just so glad i dont have to go for surgery again (would have been the 3rd time).

Need some time now to come to terms with all this and to decide what to do next. Dont want to say goodby to you ladies though...i will be back. *g*

Wishing you all a nice weekend.
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-3. IVF-cycle: April/May-BFN
vessi
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Post by vessi »

Natalie, if you read this post, please, do not feel bad. I and i am sure all of us, understand this feeling. When my friend got Pg by mistake in her 30's I got so upset and jeaslous. Why her? She did not even want it? Why not me? ggrgr, it's normal to feel this way. its very painful to look other succeed when you don't. But there is a time and way for everybody. Some change clinics, countries, go to donor eggs, donor embryos. There is always a way. i am sure one day you will hold that baby inyour arms. I know you are ready to cry, so i am. I really feel your pain especialy because we tested the same day and I got the positive. it's OK if you hated that I got it, i understand. Loves and hungs tov you!!!!

Carolyn- How is the hotty? At least somethng nice to look at:):)

Sally- glad it turs out not to be ectopic. The good news is you got pg once, it will happen again!!!

Sofia- Thank for the info!! I will pass it along. is your DH English? Where did you learn Bulgarian? I also lived in Sofia- in Mladost-2.
Go team f 5, go!!! I am sure they are strong enuogh to survive. What is your favorite BG food and restaurant in Sofia?


Hope- GL! Sticky vibes to you! I know that 2ww go slow. I am the expert on that, I think I almost lost my mind during it and started POAS at day 7 after transfer:):)

Em- happy Birthday! I hope it takes your mind of the things we have been going through! it's your day and you should get pampered!!

Jackoa21- Sicky vibes!!! I am thinking of you and your little fighter!!!

Mitzy- I am glad I found the board too. Yes, abroad is cheaper. I am from Bulgaria and there is much cheaper but I live in the USA and did mine here.

My news: 2nd beta went great! 13p3dt=16dpo=16dpER HCG=796!!!
It is very close to Prissy number 824 at same day. So, my theory of twins deepens:). Sunday I have another b/w for 3rd beta (Monday is MOemorial Day in the USA and no one works). I have my first us/ (ultra sound or the way you call it here first scan) the following Monday, 6-5.

PG girls- have you put any weight? I have fot 5lbs!=2.5kg Oopss..

Vessi:):):)
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sarahface
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Post by sarahface »

Just popping in quick!

We had our ET Thursday gone and we managed 5 Grade 1... 4 cell embies and they transfered two of them. I am now on day 2 of the 2ww and feeling anxious. So far ive carried on as normal but taking things very easy, no lifting, pushing, pulling. Im taking warm gentle showers and lounging about on the sofa.

we went shopping today me walking alongside the trolly and couldnt resist getting a HPT for next weekend just a little before my proper test as i dont think i can stand the suspense lol.

Love and plenty of baby dust to all xxxxxxxx
sarah xx

ME 26
DH 28
BLOCKED TUBES
1ST IVF APRIL/ 06 NEG
2ND IVF: FET START JULY/06??
LucyBucy
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Post by LucyBucy »

Vess, I hope I've got your info right, it is very confusing!

Ilona - follow up app - 24th May
Hope4l - FET - 26th May
Jackoa21 - ET - 27th May
Em - 30th Birthday - 28th May
Wendy - Test Date - 29th May
Carolyn - 40th Birthday - 30th May
Wendy - Test Date - 30th May
LauraLou - Test Date - 31st May
Carolyn - BFN Review App - 31st May
LucyBucy - Test Date - 1st June
Jess - Start Stimmies - 2nd June
Sarah - Test Date - 6th June?
Sofia - Test Date - 6th June?

BFPs:
Vessi - Beta1: 11dp3dt:368 Beta2: 13p3dt=16dpo=16dpER HCG=796
Prissy - 10dp3dt:251 - 13dp3dt:824 - 24dp3dt:40965 - twins!
Brenda
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TTC 2 yrs
Male Factor Infertility
ICSI May 06 +ive
jackoa21
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Post by jackoa21 »

Hello ladies
this laying around is driving me crazy.. We will find out tomorrow how the one little fighter is doing (and hopefully the transfer) I will be on bedrest (as you all know) If I do not post than please just know this is good news (that means my feet are up and the little fighter is now on board) I hope and pray I dont post until Tuesday or Wednesday to tell you all how well the little bugger is doing..
baby dust to all :) :) :)
me 34 DH 34 1st ivf 06/06 + lost at 5 weeks
Natural BFP 09/06 by the grace of GOD
Kennedy arrived 05/2007 and we are loving every moment...
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Post by LucyBucy »

Natalie, if you read this I'm sure none of us think you are wimping out and being unsupportive. If you need us then we're here for you but I can understand that it must be really difficult for you to be on here right now. Best of luck for the future for you and your DH x

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Jackoa21 - best of luck tomorrow with your ET, I'm sure your little embryo is a fighter and can't wait to be reunited with it's mum :)

Ilona - if anyone deserved to win the lottery it's you, try playmonday - supposed to be better odds :D The best of luck to you!

Sally - glad to hear you're not ectopic, it must be such a relief for you. Glad you're sticking around x

How are my 2ww buddies doing - Hope4l, Sarah, LauraLou and Sofia? Hope you're all feeling alright?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the birthday girls Em & Carolyn! Hope you both have a wonderful weekend!

My parents are coming to look after me until Tues so probably won't be posting until then. My thoughts will be with you all though! On the whole I've been feeling quite positive although keep getting pangs of shock that I'm too positive and that I should remain realistic and not get too attached. No real side effects, ovulation feeling stopped today, have had the slightest feeling of heaviness in my abdomen but other than that nothing. Lets hope its a good sign...

Sorry Hope, I missed you off the list - I'll post it again.

Have a fantastic May Bank Hol all you Brits!

Lucy x
Age 30 DH 44
TTC 2 yrs
Male Factor Infertility
ICSI May 06 +ive
LucyBucy
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Post by LucyBucy »

Ilona - follow up app - 24th May
Hope4l - FET - 26th May
Jackoa21 - ET - 27th May
Em - 30th Birthday - 28th May
Wendy - Test Date - 29th May
Carolyn - 40th Birthday - 30th May
Wendy - Test Date - 30th May
LauraLou - Test Date - 31st May
Carolyn - BFN Review App - 31st May
LucyBucy - Test Date - 1st June
Jess - Start Stimmies - 2nd June
Hope4l - Test Date - 6th June
Sarah - Test Date - 6th June?
Sofia - Test Date - 6th June?

BFPs:
Vessi - Beta1: 11dp3dt:368 Beta2: 13p3dt=16dpo=16dpER HCG=796
Prissy - 10dp3dt:251 - 13dp3dt:824 - 24dp3dt:40965 - twins!
Brenda
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Male Factor Infertility
ICSI May 06 +ive
CYOT
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Post by CYOT »

NATALIE ----I DON'T THINK YOU ARE BEING BITTER AT ALL-----I WOULD FEEL EXACTLY THE SAME WAY

I HAVE NOT BEEN POSTING BUT I HAVE BEEN KEEPING UP WITH EVERYONE AND HOW THEY ARE DOING--------I AM SOOOOO EXCITED I AM BUSTING AT THE SEEMS-------- I DIDN'T WANT TO POST BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO SEEM LIKE I WAS RUBBING MY JOY IN ANYBODYS FACE--------I WANT TO WISH EVERYBODY THE BEST OF LUCK AND LOTS OF BABY WISHES------OUR GROUP OF FRIENDS HAVE HAD SOME BAD TIMES AND SOME GOOD TIMES (WOW TWINS)-----BUT WE ALL MADE IT THROUGH TOGETHER---------I KNOW I COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT ALL THE SUPPORT--GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE STILL ON THEIR CYCLE AND BEST WISHES TO ALL ON THE 2 WW----------THANK YOU EVERYONE
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