April/May Buddies??

[LauraLou]

Jackie- I am so, so happy that your little one did so well. S/he is really a fighter!

Carolyn & Xrayem- Happy Birthday!!! Glad y'all had such great birthday celebrations with your hubbys.

Well I took the 3rd HPT this morning and the second line is darker! It still isn't as dark as the control line, but you no longer have to stand in sunlight and squint to see it. I called the doctor's office to see if I could come in and do the test today, but they told me to wait until tomorrow, as scheduled.

The brown spotting stopped after about 24 hours, so I think Hope4l was right, it wasn't anything to worry about.

My husband doesn't want to get too excited until the official results tomorrow, but I'm pretty sure it's going to be a BFP for me!

I will definitely let everyone know when I hear for sure tomorrow.

Best wishes!

[jackoa21]

Laura
that is great news.. I am so happy for you.. It is a pain that you have to wait until tomorrow.....but your good news will come shortly...

quick question with IVF did anyone have cramping afterwords..its not unbearable but I have had cramping since yesterday....feels like AF cramping but that is impossible...

[LauraLou]

Jackie, I had cramping after the transfer. It started the day after the transfer and it has continued on and off since then. It was fairly strong at times. I took Tylenol, which helped.

[jackoa21]

laura
thank you.. it of course makes me worry ( I keep thinking the embie is trying to implant and my body keeps cramping it out)
ok I know that is extreme but I being off work is making my mind go...

[LucyBucy]

Hi all, I'm back from a weekend of being a lazy slob with my parents completely bending over backwards for me Lots of tears when they went as now I'm home alone but I think I just need to get used to it again. My cousin has offered to take the afternoon off work on Thursday to be with me when I get my test results, which is very kind of her. Have been really up and down over the weekend, major rollercoaster of emotions, but I'm feeling a bit more up today, though PMA is still a little shaky.. I'm out of my sweat pants for the first time in a fortnight - hurrah! My bloating has almost gone now so I can finally feel comfortable in my clothes again!

Lauralou - I haven't submitted to evil pee sticks yet but I have one in a draw upstairs that I think I will be using tomorrow morning... Very excited for you- well done you!

WendyW - CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so pleased for you, and how lucky to have it work first time round

Jackoa21 - I've had really mild cramps over the past couple of days, it is completely normal, so don't worry! 8 cell sounds great! Time to completely slob now, no housework for you!

Em - your birthday sounds wonderful, I know what you mean about hangovers, I never used to get them and now it takes me about 3 days to recover..

Ilona - sounds like you have a lot of big decisions to make. Does your DH have preferences?

Sarah & Sofia - how are you both doing/feeling? Hope you're ok.

Carolyn - good luck with your appointment tomorrow, glad you're going in there armed and ready

I'll be glued to this site over the next couple of days - I'll need some distraction from my wallowing

xxx

[CYOT]

LAURALOU-------------I HAD SPOTTING BROWN/PINK AND RED FOR 7 DAYS AND GOT A BFP----------I DIDN'T EVEN FEEL IT WAS REAL BECAUSE OF THE SPOTTING ---------HANG IN THERE IT SOUNDS LIKE A BFP FOR YOU-----------HERES AN EARLY CONGRATULATIONS

JACKOA21-------I ALSO HAD CRAMPING FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER TRANSFER--------I KEPT GOING TO THE BATHROOM TO CHECK AND SEE IF AF HAD COME----------I THEN ENDED UP WEARING A PANTYLINER BECAUSE I WAS SURE IT WAS COMING ---------I THINK CRAMPING IS NORMAL-----------GOOD LUCK WITH THE WAIT!!!!!

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE ELSE------I HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING WELL------I GO FOR MY FIRST SCAN ON JUNE 7-----IT STILL DOESN'T SEEM REAL TO ME!!!!!!!

[jackoa21]

cyot
thank you for the info on cramping.. As you ladies all know this 2ww can make you crazy
-is the cramping good or bad
-does the bloating me a good sign or bad sign
-with only one embie can this really work
-does the first time really work for people
-even if it does work for people will it work for me

ok just me ranting.. a little sneak preview of what the next 2ww will be like in my head.. ok calm calm calm thoughts... who am I kidding??

baby dust to all

[WendyW]

Hello Ladies,

Carolyn - Just wanted to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and to wish you all the best wth your review appointment tomorrow. Hope you get the answers to all your questions so that you can make an informed decision regarding how to proceed.

Em - Thanks for your message. Sounds like you had a great time on your birthday. I remember I used to be able to go out Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night and still get up for work after a night on the beers! Just don't seem to be able to handle it since I thurned 30!

Jackie - The 2ww is a nightmare, I found myself analysing every little pain and twinge, and am doing so even more after my BFP. In fact I've found that the twinges in my stomach are more frequent now! It can work first time, it did for me and it can work with only one embie, have you read the post 'it only takes one?'

LucyBucy - Glad to hear your parents have been looking after you and that you'll have some support on Thursday. Good Luck, will be thinking of you. I tested at home a day early, it's really hard to resist the pee sticks when you have them in the house. I only bought mine at the last minute so I wouldn't be tempted to test too early.

Cyot - Not long now til your first scan, bet you're getting really excited.

Lauralou - I've posted on your thread, but just want to say I'm sure you'll get the confirmation you're expecting from the doctor tomorrow - Good Luck!

Vessi - I don't know what my HCG levels are as the hospital tested using my first urine of the day and don't appear to do any bloodwork. My next appointment at the hospital is for my first scan on 22 June (should have been 20 June, but had to change it due to work commitments - I don't mind as my boss has been really understanding, especially since I only started my new job February, having decided to leave my previous very stressful job at the start of the year!). Hope ou are enjoying your pregnancy.

Sofia - How are you getting on?

Sorry if I've missed anyone, I can't seem to keep up at the moment!

Love
Wendy x

[jackoa21]

wendy
this is a dumb question but how do I find that old thread..
Ladies thank you for everything I would be lost without you..
Carolyn I also wanted to wish you a very happy birthday

[DaniaBB]

Hi Ladies.

Luby, -Sorry to hear your sad news.God bless.
Sally C- Sorry to hear your sad news. Its best it wasn’t an ectopic. God bless.

Vessi ,Prissy Cyot and Brenda- glad to hear your great news- God bless your amazing months ahead.


Em- Happy belated birthday!!! Sounds like you’ve been really busy for your party and you had an amazing weekend!!! How incredible.

Carolyn- Happy belated birthday!!! Did you celebrate this weekend? Tomorrow is your follow-up appt.?Our clinic too is making us wait until june 12th for a follow up. We’re thinking of FET as well since we also have 6 embyos waiting. I’m happy to hear that it worked for Hope- it makes me feel like it might be a good option for our Plan B. Thank you for thinking of me- I’ve been wanting to come back sooner- I did read your posts on the 18th but I was just in tears I couldn’t reply.

Sara- sorry to hear you felt everything during EC- I can relate- it was extremely painful for me as well. No matter how much meds they gave me.

Natalie- I’m so sorry that you have such sad news after your 7th try- I don’t think its bitter of you to feel as such- Its OK to feel lousy and dissapointed its not jealousy its human nature to crave motherhood with all your heart..It’s very unfair after all your courage to deal with so many treatments . Please take care of yourself and I’m sorry that you have to leave but I totally understand that you must.

Lucybucy. Hope4l, Sarah and Sofia- how are your 2ww going? I know it seems really long.

Lauralou- sounds really good- I'm sure you are BFP!!

Wendy- Congrats on your BFP!!!!!


Ilona- It’s not an easy decision to make. Hang in there, I’m sure your heart will tell you what’s best for you.

Jackie- Rest as much as you can- it only takes that one little one. I was told 8 cells is very good- as soon as the embie is in your uterus it grows much faster in-utero than in-vitro. Those as the words of our embryologist. Have faith- I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!

As for me, I've been away since the 17th- tired to come back. I've just been having sucha difficult time dealing with the -ve results, especially since there was a blood test done on the 6th at midnight with a 7.5 HCG and they forced us to get a CT scan anyways b/c they said if I had a blood clot in my lungs it could be fatal. I've been crying on and off easily. We have a follow up appt. on the 12 of june cuz our DR is away on a trip.It seems too long but no choice. We had a birthday party on friday night and someone told me if I held a 3 mth old baby that was there that it would send good vibes to help me get pregnant. I was floored when he said that and depressed the whole weekend. But now I'm feeling better-somewhat and I'm glad to be back with your girls. I feel close to you even if we've never met.

Lots of hugs to everyone!!!

Dania

[LucyBucy]

Dania, it sounds like you're having a tough time of it - I really feel for you. It must be so hard being at social events, especially when people make throw away comments that hurt. I've been feeling very emotionally fragile and I haven't even come out of the 2ww yet! I can imagine becoming a hermit if I get a BFN, so I think you're very brave to go to a party, especially with babies present.

I was going to do a pee stick test this morning but I realised that it was an empty box - idiot! What do you think the chances are of a result showing in a test if I do one later today...? Otherwise I will have to wait until tomorrow afternoon and I can't stand not knowing

xxx

[jackoa21]

Dania
I can not belive someone even said that to you.. I guess I can it just drive me nuts that people are such idiots when it comes to this type of stuff..You are amazingly brave for being able to go to party I can only imagine (like Lucy said) being a complete hermit.. I am praying and thinking of you. I am sorry for all you have gone through....

Lucy
It wont be long now.. You test tomorrow? When was your actual HCG? this is so exciting

[LucyBucy]

OK, sorry, I was desperate - I went to the chemist and bought a Clear Blue pack which said I could use it anytime today (today is day 14 so god knows why I can't have a blood test at the clinic today like LauraLou?). Well, I took the test and I swear there was a faint line there! I am so excited but also thinking maybe it's not true??!

Jackoa21 - I don't know what an HCG is?? Please explain as I'm really quite pants at all these acronyms..

xxx

[CarolynB]

Wendy - CONGRATULATIONS. I am so pleased for you - and just a little bit green with jealousy. You & dh must be over the moon.

LauraLou - sounds like you will have much to celebrate after your official confirmation today. I heard that the digital read outs are v v accurate. Well done you

Dania - glad that you are back with us. I too find that even going to the hospital again today brought it all back for me. I think that I have it under control and then it just bubbles up. Was glad just to be away with dh for my birthday as cannot bear being around too many people even now. We are in the same position as each other. We have 6 frosties too - at least we both have something to show for our first ivf roller coaster

LucyBucy - you could wait and do a hpt tomorrow am. That way at least you don't have to wait until pm but you do get the early morning result. Have my fingers crossed that you'll get good news tomorrow

Sally - thanks for dropping in and thinking to wish me a Happy Birthday. I am sure that you are having a rough time of it right now & it was so thoughtful of you to pop in for me. Let me know what your next steps might be when you feel able. Thinking of you. Sending you loads of hugs

Em - sounds like you & me are really lucky to have our dhs. We went away to Babington House which is just outside of Bath. It was so lovely & chilled out. No booze for me as trying to be v good. But I did have a facial and a massage. Plus dh had bought me a single diamond necklace. No complaints there at all. He even chose it himself!!! Hope that you are going to have a blast of a party this coming weekend

Hope, Sarahface, Sofia & Jackoa - hope that you are all looking after yourselves really well during the 2ww.

Jackoa - if you are looking for old thread. Go to General Forum and click on page 2 or 3 - then you can look back as far as you like in pages. There is a thread called - Just 1 - Or It only Takes One - that you should read

So I had my review meeting with our new consultant - very down to earth and pragmatic. He was +ve about how I stimulated and my response but had no clues really as to why it had not worked other than odds/%. He did say that the acupuncture could only help. But said that given that I did not smoke and that my weight was ok that he really could not recommend anything else to help my chances other than just being generally healthy - diet, exercise etc etc. So he will not do Fresh or Frozen until July so has suggested a laparoscopy in the meantime to see if they might be able to open my tubes if damage is limited or at least see the extent of the damage & if it is too bad then rule it out as an option. Given that I cannot do ivf again this month, we figured that we might as well give this a go. What the hell! So am booked for operation on Monday 26th June. Waiting re-commences!!

Baby dust to everyone.
Carolyn xxxx

[vessi]

LucyBucy, This is great!! A lin is a line! It seems that I startd the trend of the second faint line getting darker. I wish evberybody to get it!!!

CarolynB- Happy belated BD. July is just around the corner. It's 1 more month of waiting but the whole infertility is waiting, waiting, waiting. You did respond well, it will happen!

Sofia- kak si? how are you? i hope the army of five has won and oyu are very pergnant now!

Hello and huugs to everyone else!!!

I have has some very minor spotting which freaks me out every time I see. But I keep telling myself that it happens, it's dark and it's just a little bit. I hope it's not a vanishing twin. I cannot wait until Monday to see the sac(s).

Vess