ACB Part 4!

bertie · Post by **bertie** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 11:48 am

Hiya all Well I've been trying to chill out - reading, playing the xbox (i'm getting to be like my dh with it now.) Me and my kids (I have 2 dogs and a cat) have been playing in the garden. BUT its getting closer now. As I'm testing on Tuesday I am now on the home straight (as they say.) I'm still thinking PMA but niggly things keep popping in to my head, what if what if. Do I sound like a nutter now. Good luck to everyone. Aly - as lynne says, it only takes one. Legs crossed!! Good luck. Hows everyone else doing? Off now to play somemore xbox. I'm turning into a computer geek!! luv bertie x

fi · Post by fi » Wed Aug 13, 2003 1:18 pm

hi guys, cant believe you are nearly testing bertie! i'm not even at first base. went for scan today, minimal growth, doesn't look good ( i think) they are keeping positive, very strange. anyhow no ec fri, hope to go for mon, feeling like in limbo, luv fi

Jo Radley · Post by **Jo Radley** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 1:26 pm

Hi Everyone, Hope you're all doing OK - at least it seems to have cooled down a bit, don't you think? Had my pre-stim scan this morning - had a few follies in my left ovary so am waiting for the hospital to ring with the results of my blood test to confirm that I can start injecting with Puregon tonight. They seemed to think it would be ok and that they were too small to be a threat, but are a bit worried that they are showing up on the scan and I may not have down-reg enough. The only thing that worries me is that if my oestrogen is too high, they said I would have to carry on with the Buseralin for at least another week, therefore delaying EC til September! I know that's not the end of the world, but you know when you have geared yourself up for EC, probably like you Fi, and then they put the date back - it is so frustrating. Anyway, must stay positive - they did say they'd ring by 2.00pm, never mind - they're probably busy, but I can't wait for the phone to ring !!!!! Loads of love and positive vibes to all, especially everyone on the 2WW. Jo xx [Edited by Jo Radley on 13-Aug-03 06:44]

Lynned · Post by **Lynned** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 2:37 pm

Hi Everyone, Hope all you 2ww's are doing okay, is not the most frustrating time all I want is a sign!!!! Helen - I think you have FET day so good luck, sorry I didn't post earlier. Fi - Sorry to hear that your follies are not growing fast enough, fingers crossed for Monday. ++++++ve vibes Bertie - can't believe you only have a week to go, hope you don't have xbox finger, I know my fingers get sore playing. Jo - Fingers crossed for good news from hospital this afternoon. To everyone else think of you all and sending out ++++ve vibes Big Hugs Lynne

sharon · Post by **sharon** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 3:37 pm

Hi Everyone, Fi; Im keeping my fingers crossed for you, If the clinic sound positive thats good they probably see this all the time - you'll get there dont worry!!! Bertie; Its good your trying to chill out, (my d/h loves his xbox too) its hard though isn't it? This is my 4th 2ww and it doesn't get any easier! Lynne; How you doing? Im going back to work tomorrow, that might take my mind off things (doubt it though!) I too look for signs, then tell myself off for doing that. Jo; let us know what the clinic say, Im sure you'll be ok. Hope everyone else is doing ok. Tyying to stay positive++++++++++++++++++++++ Sharon G XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Helen S · Post by **Helen S** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 4:37 pm

Hi Everyone How is everybody? Fi - hang on in there honey, posted you another message on our thread from Fiona LK. Bertie - keep distracting yourself with the X Box, any distractions are good during this time! Lynne - how are you doing, time is ticking away for you, try and keep chilled Jo - arrggghhh, what a nightmare, things don't always go to plan do they? What did the hopsital say? I hope its good news for you. Sharon - how are you, 4th time round doesn't make it any easier does it? Hope that everyone else is ok as well. I haven't surged as yet - been to the hospital every day this week for a scan and blood test (Yuck) and need to go back tomorrow as well. I am so hoping that I surge overnight as I think my one good vein will collapse soon from all the needles going in it! That means frosties might go in aorund Sunday / Monday. Am excited, nervous but trying, really trying to be +ive about it all! Much love to all what ever stage you are at! Helen. xxx

Jo Radley · Post by **Jo Radley** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 5:06 pm

Hi Everyone, Hospital phoned at last and thank God - good news !! Oestrogen level was 93 (apparently is has to under 150, preferably under 100) so I can start the lovely Puregon injections tonight!!! OUCH - I remember how they used to sting with IUI !!! Thanks for your positive msgs - hope you're all doing really well. Loads of love, Jo xx

Nicola H · Post by **Nicola H** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 9:20 pm

Hi all, Not been on for a while and it looks like i am no longer a ACB, i went for my final scan today to see if my lining was thick enough for FET on fri 15th, and unfortunately it wasn't and it wasnt defined enough, whatever that means, therefore they've abandoned my cycle, ive got to stop all my drugs and wait for AF, then next month start again but they've suggested a natural cycle as this one was stimulated. I can't believe it, both me and dh are totally gutted, i feel like ive been pumping all these drugs into me for nothing, and to add to it 2 friends at work have just announced their wives are expecting. Anyway im going on now, i just wanted to share it with people who understand what ure going through. Role on next month Good luck to everyone else for this month lots of love Nic x x x

fi · Post by fi » Thu Aug 14, 2003 8:57 am

Hi Nic, dont quite know what words to say as i think i am feeling the same as you - see 'i cant take it anymore strand'!!! as you say role on next month and at least you will be natural cycle,and that you have something to transfer. guess they want to give you the best chance posssible. hope you manage to go somewhere really nice this weekend, have a glass or two and try and look forward to next month. hang in there (I am hanging by a thread!!) luv fi

Lynned · Post by **Lynned** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:15 am

Hi Everyone, Another day closer to test day, not doing too bad, positive day today!!!!! Fi - Read your can't take it anymore strand, totally sympathise we told my brother law and wife we were have problems 3 years ago and within 4 month the where expecting, caused massive rift in family, told them about IVF about 3 months ago and suddenly they thought it was time to start trying again, so we made it clear that if she got pregnant whilst we were going through treatment that we did not want to know (we don't have a very good relationship with them, they are very self centred). So hang in there Fi, everything crossed for you for Mon!!! Nicola - Sorry to hear that your cycle has been abandoned, you must be gutted, roll on next month. Sending you a big hug and good luck. Jo - Well done so so pleased for you I was thinking about you all day yesterday. Lets hope the rest of your treatment cycle passes smoothly you deserve it. Fingers crossed and ++++ve vibes. Helen - so hope you got that surge today. Good luck. Sharon - Don't work too hard, I am not due back at work until the 25th Aug getting a little bored now, been off since beginning of July had all my annual leave and tonnes of O/T to take before September. Hope everyone else is hanging in there, not long know. Lots of love Lynne

alypraying · Post by **alypraying** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 1:42 pm

Hi All Just thought I'd wish you all the best for the 2WW. Fi You must be very frustrated I really feel for you, I don't know if everyone else feels the same but if one more person tells me of someone they know getting pregnant 'naturally' after treatment I will strangle them!! I know these this happen but I don't need to hear it. Sorry for the rant, I think it's getting to me and knowing that we only have a very slim chance is not helping. Anyway next time may be the one so I will stay positive. Good luck to everyone and fingers crossed! Love Aly xx

gillyf · Post by **gillyf** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 2:26 pm

Hi girls Just logged on to see how your all doing. I've tried not to log on too much as I feel I need a bit of a break from all this - I've decided to book an holiday in October and then do another cycle in November. Feeling less emotional about what happened - someone made a mistake.I've made a few cock-ups at work in my time (but obviously not with such bad consequences). I suppose the drugs are coming out of my system and I'm not so hormonal and just look on it that it wasn't meant to be this time. DH is still hopping mad (mainly because of what I've had to go through all in vain) and wants them to offer a free treatment if the next one (which they say is free but we've already paid for)doesn't work. we'll wait and see what they say - he just wants them to pay for their mistake. Anyway, enough about me Sharon, Bertie,Aly & Lynne - Hope your 2ww's are flying by. Hope we get some ++++'s real soon. Jo - Best of luck with your stims, heres hoping for lots of lovely follies. Fi - I really hope you get some positive news on Monday, it is heartbreaking if you have to abandon a cycle.Try to stay positive (easier said than done I know). Nic - You must be gutted. Have a few drinks, and think of next month, start your PMA for your next cycle very early. Sorry to go on and if I've missed anyone then hope you are ok. Will keep my eye out for those testing dates. Best wishes to you all Gill xxx

Helen S · Post by **Helen S** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 7:41 am

Hi All ACBs Hope you are all doing ok and doing the best you can. What a crappy time some people are having. This malarky can be really terrible sometimes. Fi - I so hope that your follies are growing - have posted you a message on your "can't take it any more thread". Hang in there mate. Gill - so sorry about what happened to you, DH is right, they do need to give you a free go. Let's hope that your hols help and then you can start again. How is everyone on 2ww? Try and stay +ive everyone, here's hoping for lots of +ive results. Nic - I am so sorry that your FET couldn't go ahead. I am having a natural FET cycle, so no drugs at all as yet - although I think I will be having cyclogest once they are in. It has been pretty stress free so far, apart from going to the hospital every day this week for a scan and blood test as they didn't want to miss me surging. So here's hoping a natural cycle is better for you next time. Well, my news is that I have surged at last! Thank goodness for that as I don't think my one good vein could stand any more blood taken out of it. So, have to ring the hospital tomorrow for a time for my FET on Sunday. Am pretty excited, nervous that they won't defrost ok, and worried about them having put back in. I know it is the best bit, but I do get really nervous and tense - any tips girls on how to relax? Well work calls, so better go. Much love to all and big hugs to those having a crappy time. Helen. xxxxxx

bertie · Post by **bertie** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 9:05 am

Hiya all. I'm feeling a bit down today. Have started with niggly tummy pains and af feelings. I want them to go away. Feel a bit morngy today. Testing Tuesday and was so sure that it would work. I've been really relaxed all the way through this one, which isnt like me really. DH keeps saying I am pg but I just feel odd. Does this make sense?? I am trying to keep PMA but I am getting scared for Tuesday too. I keep thinking what if... Sorry to be depressing. Bertie x

Lynned · Post by **Lynned** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 11:31 am

Hi Bertie, Totally understand how you are feeling, but look at the JCB's and previous cyclers who complained about af feelings and they are pregnant. The niggly pains could be caused by your little embryo's expanding, so hang in there not long until Tuesday. Just keep looking at the good news stories from previous months. Big hugs and ++++ve vibes. Lots of Love Lynne

Advertisements