Hello from FL!
Hello from FL!
Hi! I am new here so I wanted to introduce myself! My DH & I have been ttc for 2.5 years and I have severe PCOS. I have had a few cancelled cyces with pills (Clomid & Femara) and a non-successful cycle with Follistim and IUI. I was doing a second cycle with Follistim and overproduced. So, I was given the choice - cancel the cycle or switch to in vitro. I switched to in vitro b/c I just couldn't give up on all those follicles. I was their 1st patient to ever switch to in vitro from IUI! The money difference was hard, but we were ready to try. On retrieval day, I had 12 good follicles that gave me 6 eggs. 4 eggs ferilized and 1 made it to 8 cells. So, now I am just waiting until Wednesday for a pregnancy test. I am preparing for the worst but hoping for the best. The wait is torture!
Me 30, DH 31
Severe PCOS
2 clomid cycles cancelled
1 femara cycle cancelled
1 Follistim/IUI cycle, no PG
1 IVF cycle w/ ICSI, waiting for PT
Severe PCOS
2 clomid cycles cancelled
1 femara cycle cancelled
1 Follistim/IUI cycle, no PG
1 IVF cycle w/ ICSI, waiting for PT
WOW!!
Welcome!! I'm new to this as well, I introduced myself this morning!! Best of luck to you!! I too, am a first time IVF'r.......we retrieved 10 eggs, only 3 fertilized, and on day of transfer I had 1 Grade A eight celled embryo...and they say it only takes one!! I am smack in the middle of my 2ww......hoping to get a BFP on Aug 5th. I will be eager to hear of your news.......warm fuzzies to you. 
Jenn
JennSometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith....my favorite quote as of late...
Hi Jenn! Thanks for the welcome! Since I am new to this, I don't know what all the abbreviations mean! What is BFP? I am assuming it has something to do with a positive pregnancy test. Sorry....I am so new to IVF....I had to read ALL the paperwork in one night.
Me 30, DH 31
Severe PCOS
2 clomid cycles cancelled
1 femara cycle cancelled
1 Follistim/IUI cycle, no PG
1 IVF cycle w/ ICSI, waiting for PT
Severe PCOS
2 clomid cycles cancelled
1 femara cycle cancelled
1 Follistim/IUI cycle, no PG
1 IVF cycle w/ ICSI, waiting for PT
Lifesaver
I am still learning too.......but I found this sweet little cheat sheet in another thread....... 
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:29 pm Post subject:
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2WW = 2-Week Wait
ABF = Adoptive Breastfeeding
AF = Aunt Flo or Menstrual cycle
AI = Artificial Insemination
AO = Anovulation
ART = Assisted Reproductive Technology
ASA = Anti-sperm Antibody
ASAP = As soon as possible
BB = Bulletin Board
BBL = Be back later
BBT = Basal Body Temperature
BCP = Birth Control Pills
BFN = Bye For Now
BFN = Big Fat Negative
BFP = Big Fat Positive
BH = Braxton Hicks Contractions
BIL = Brother-In-Law
BMS = Baby making Sex
BRB = Be Right Back
BTW = By the way
BW = Blood Work
CB = Cycle Buddy
CD = Cycle Day
CF = Cervical Fluid
CM = Cervical Mucus
DD = Dear Daughter
D&C = Dilation & Curettage
D&E = Dilation & Evacuation
DE = Donor Eggs
DES = Diethylstilbestrol (a synthetic estrogen)
DH = Dear Husband
DHAC = Don't Have A Clue
DI = Donor Insemination
DIUI = Donor Intrauterine Insemination
DOST = Direct Oocyte-Sperm Transfer
DPO = Days Post-Ovulation
DPR = Days Post-Retrieval
DPT = Days Post-Transfer
DS = Dear Son
DW = Darling Wife
Dx = Diagnosis
E2 = Estradiol
EBM = Expressed Breastmilk
ED = Egg Donor
ENDO = Endometriosis
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
FHR = Fetal Heart Rate
FSH = Follicle Stimulating Hormone
ET = Embryo Transfer
FE = Frozen Embryo
FET = Frozen Embryo Transfer
FIL = Father-In-Law
FSH = Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
FT = FertileThoughts
GC = Gestational Carrier
GIFT = Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
GnRH = Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
GP = General Practitioner
GS = Gestational Surrogate
HCG = Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HOM = High Order Multiples
HPT = Home Pregnancy Test
HSG = Hysterosalpingogram ICSI = Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
IF = Infertility
IF = Intended Father
IKWYM = I know what you mean
IM = Intramuscular injections
IM = Intended Mother
IMHO = In my humble opinion
IOR = Immature Oocyte Retrieval
IP's = Intended Parents
IR = Insulin Resistant
IUI = Intrauterine Insemination
IVF = In Vitro Fertilization
IVIg = Intravenous Immunoglobulin
LAC = Licensed Acupuncturist
LAP = Laparoscopy
LH = Luteinizing Hormone
LMAO = Laughing my @$$ off
LOL = Laughing Out Loud
LOL = Lots Of Love
LSP = Low Sperm Count
LPD = Luteal-Phase Defect
MC = Miscarriage
MIL = Mother-In-Law
OD = Ovulatory Dysfunction
OHSS = Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
OPK = Ovulation Predictor Kit
OV = Ovulated
PA = Pelvic Adhesions
PCO = Polycystic Ovary Disease
PCOS = Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCT = Post Coital Test
PG = Pregnant
PID = Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIO = Progesterone In Oil
PIP's = Previous Intended Parents
PMS = Pre-menstrual Syndrome
POF = Premature Ovarian Failure
Prog = Progesterone
RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist
ROFL = Rolling on the floor laughing
ROFLMAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my @$$ off
RPL = Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
SA = Semen Analysis
SC - Subcutaneous Injections
SIS = Sister in surrogacy
SP = Sperm Count
SI = Secondary Infertility
SIL = Sister-In-Law
SAHM = Stay at home moms
SM - Surrogate Mother
STD = Sexually Transmitted Disease
TET = Tubal Embryo Transfer
THX = Thanks
TS = Traditional Surrogate
TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TTC = Trying to Conceive
TX = Treatment
UR = Urologist
US = Ultra Sound
YIDI = Yes I Did It
YW = You're Welcome
ZIFT = Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
Cheers, Jenn
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:29 pm Post subject:
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2WW = 2-Week Wait
ABF = Adoptive Breastfeeding
AF = Aunt Flo or Menstrual cycle
AI = Artificial Insemination
AO = Anovulation
ART = Assisted Reproductive Technology
ASA = Anti-sperm Antibody
ASAP = As soon as possible
BB = Bulletin Board
BBL = Be back later
BBT = Basal Body Temperature
BCP = Birth Control Pills
BFN = Bye For Now
BFN = Big Fat Negative
BFP = Big Fat Positive
BH = Braxton Hicks Contractions
BIL = Brother-In-Law
BMS = Baby making Sex
BRB = Be Right Back
BTW = By the way
BW = Blood Work
CB = Cycle Buddy
CD = Cycle Day
CF = Cervical Fluid
CM = Cervical Mucus
DD = Dear Daughter
D&C = Dilation & Curettage
D&E = Dilation & Evacuation
DE = Donor Eggs
DES = Diethylstilbestrol (a synthetic estrogen)
DH = Dear Husband
DHAC = Don't Have A Clue
DI = Donor Insemination
DIUI = Donor Intrauterine Insemination
DOST = Direct Oocyte-Sperm Transfer
DPO = Days Post-Ovulation
DPR = Days Post-Retrieval
DPT = Days Post-Transfer
DS = Dear Son
DW = Darling Wife
Dx = Diagnosis
E2 = Estradiol
EBM = Expressed Breastmilk
ED = Egg Donor
ENDO = Endometriosis
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
FHR = Fetal Heart Rate
FSH = Follicle Stimulating Hormone
ET = Embryo Transfer
FE = Frozen Embryo
FET = Frozen Embryo Transfer
FIL = Father-In-Law
FSH = Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
FT = FertileThoughts
GC = Gestational Carrier
GIFT = Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
GnRH = Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
GP = General Practitioner
GS = Gestational Surrogate
HCG = Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HOM = High Order Multiples
HPT = Home Pregnancy Test
HSG = Hysterosalpingogram ICSI = Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
IF = Infertility
IF = Intended Father
IKWYM = I know what you mean
IM = Intramuscular injections
IM = Intended Mother
IMHO = In my humble opinion
IOR = Immature Oocyte Retrieval
IP's = Intended Parents
IR = Insulin Resistant
IUI = Intrauterine Insemination
IVF = In Vitro Fertilization
IVIg = Intravenous Immunoglobulin
LAC = Licensed Acupuncturist
LAP = Laparoscopy
LH = Luteinizing Hormone
LMAO = Laughing my @$$ off
LOL = Laughing Out Loud
LOL = Lots Of Love
LSP = Low Sperm Count
LPD = Luteal-Phase Defect
MC = Miscarriage
MIL = Mother-In-Law
OD = Ovulatory Dysfunction
OHSS = Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
OPK = Ovulation Predictor Kit
OV = Ovulated
PA = Pelvic Adhesions
PCO = Polycystic Ovary Disease
PCOS = Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCT = Post Coital Test
PG = Pregnant
PID = Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIO = Progesterone In Oil
PIP's = Previous Intended Parents
PMS = Pre-menstrual Syndrome
POF = Premature Ovarian Failure
Prog = Progesterone
RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist
ROFL = Rolling on the floor laughing
ROFLMAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my @$$ off
RPL = Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
SA = Semen Analysis
SC - Subcutaneous Injections
SIS = Sister in surrogacy
SP = Sperm Count
SI = Secondary Infertility
SIL = Sister-In-Law
SAHM = Stay at home moms
SM - Surrogate Mother
STD = Sexually Transmitted Disease
TET = Tubal Embryo Transfer
THX = Thanks
TS = Traditional Surrogate
TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TTC = Trying to Conceive
TX = Treatment
UR = Urologist
US = Ultra Sound
YIDI = Yes I Did It
YW = You're Welcome
ZIFT = Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
Cheers, Jenn
Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith....my favorite quote as of late...