Hi there every-one
I'm going mad........how about the rest of the 2wws
bye for now be back tomorrow
Aussies and Kiwis!
Hi all,
Teresa oh Teresa... I really feel for you. Hang in there buddy, hang in there. Sorry I can't say anything better than this but believe me, we all know what you are going through. I have all my little fingers crossed for you and Em.
Em, sounds like you had a wonderful dinner with your hubby on the weekend away. Glass of wine? I hope you enjoyed that one very much because that could have been your last glass of wine for long long time
. Wonderful story you shared on the other thread - it made me smile (esp re printed toilet paper) and also lifted my sprits up too - thank you. We really must keep our chins up don't we.....
Bel, how many more sleeps? Only 13!!!! yeay
Suzanne, are you looking forward to your trip down to Melbourne? I bet you are!! I am now in process of organising catching up/visitng people while I am in Melbourne so yea - maybe maybe!!
Jomae, sooooo lovely to hear from you, wonderful
. Thank you very much for updating us on your bubsy (Katie Grace or Riley Trevan, cool names - yeay). Glad to hear you are doing well but I think I know what you mean by being bit worried about labour and things - how can you not be, first time mummy and daddy 
. I am doing fine despite all the moves and work and stuff. Thank you very much for your kind message. I am defintely going back on that rollercoaster next year and I can't wait.
Take care all, Cheers, Tiger
Teresa oh Teresa... I really feel for you. Hang in there buddy, hang in there. Sorry I can't say anything better than this but believe me, we all know what you are going through. I have all my little fingers crossed for you and Em.
Em, sounds like you had a wonderful dinner with your hubby on the weekend away. Glass of wine? I hope you enjoyed that one very much because that could have been your last glass of wine for long long time
. Wonderful story you shared on the other thread - it made me smile (esp re printed toilet paper) and also lifted my sprits up too - thank you. We really must keep our chins up don't we.....Bel, how many more sleeps? Only 13!!!! yeay
Suzanne, are you looking forward to your trip down to Melbourne? I bet you are!! I am now in process of organising catching up/visitng people while I am in Melbourne so yea - maybe maybe!!
Jomae, sooooo lovely to hear from you, wonderful
. Thank you very much for updating us on your bubsy (Katie Grace or Riley Trevan, cool names - yeay). Glad to hear you are doing well but I think I know what you mean by being bit worried about labour and things - how can you not be, first time mummy and daddy . I am doing fine despite all the moves and work and stuff. Thank you very much for your kind message. I am defintely going back on that rollercoaster next year and I can't wait.Take care all, Cheers, Tiger
Blocked tubes due to endometriosis.
Bel - 12 days left to go? God you must be so excited....only 12 days until you meet your little angel. Please, please, please when you get a spare moment after the birth come back and tell us what it was like.
Benny(my 2ww buddy) - Not long now. Just 6 more days? I'm 7. This time next week, I'll be either having a small sip of champagne or several margarita's to drown my sorrows. My girlfriend are planning a girls night out and they have picked my test date so I can drink with them.....not sure whether to be offended by their lack of confidence in this cycle.
Tiger - glad you found it funny. I was worried after I submitted it that people would be offended at me making light of our struggle, but I figured if someone who has tried for 18 years can laugh at herself, so can we all. I'll share with you the rest of the story...the scan I was doing on this woman was part of her adoption work up and I found something that will possibly prevent her from adopting. I felt terrible. Still do. Life really isn't fair sometimes.
Anyway, tis friday night and the couch and my bottle of non-alcoholic wine is beckonning.
Em
Benny(my 2ww buddy) - Not long now. Just 6 more days? I'm 7. This time next week, I'll be either having a small sip of champagne or several margarita's to drown my sorrows. My girlfriend are planning a girls night out and they have picked my test date so I can drink with them.....not sure whether to be offended by their lack of confidence in this cycle.
Tiger - glad you found it funny. I was worried after I submitted it that people would be offended at me making light of our struggle, but I figured if someone who has tried for 18 years can laugh at herself, so can we all. I'll share with you the rest of the story...the scan I was doing on this woman was part of her adoption work up and I found something that will possibly prevent her from adopting. I felt terrible. Still do. Life really isn't fair sometimes.
Anyway, tis friday night and the couch and my bottle of non-alcoholic wine is beckonning.
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
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
Hi everyone...
Tiger thankyou for your kindness and support... I know I'm not alone but god, you feel like you are sometimes....
I'm finding it so hard at the moment around both sides of the family... everyones pregnant....puting on the brave face and smile is wearing me down....I have very little energy left.
I beat myself up for the way I think and feel and I know thats not helping me either.
Em....your wine and butterflys put a smile on my face when I read that...know what your saying, cheers to us. Try not to take offence to your girlfriends, I'm sure the best intenstions were thought of....it's so hard not to take the negatives though..I'm the worst for that...heres to unalcholic beverages after your test
Not long now...
keep smiling
teresa
Tiger thankyou for your kindness and support... I know I'm not alone but god, you feel like you are sometimes....
I'm finding it so hard at the moment around both sides of the family... everyones pregnant....puting on the brave face and smile is wearing me down....I have very little energy left.
I beat myself up for the way I think and feel and I know thats not helping me either.
Em....your wine and butterflys put a smile on my face when I read that...know what your saying, cheers to us. Try not to take offence to your girlfriends, I'm sure the best intenstions were thought of....it's so hard not to take the negatives though..I'm the worst for that...heres to unalcholic beverages after your test
Not long now...
keep smiling
teresa
Hi guys,
Hey Teresa, well done for keeping your chin up, it's bloody hard I know. I've been there and it's so hard to paste on that grin..especially when the world seems to be full of smug pregnant types trying to run into you with their bloody bugaboo prams..AHHHHHHHHHH..A little (or big) alcoholic bevvy here and then (or more often) wll help you through I reckon!! Take care won't you..And try to keep up the PMA. I cna't wait to hear your positive news!
Em, I loved your thread re. looking at the funny side of IVF. We do need to be able to laugh just to keep our sanity and hey, you're amongst friends here. Thanks for asking about our caesar. I'll deifnately post once the bub is here and even try to post some photos on photobucket. 11 days today..My goodness it's getting close!!
Tiger, not long now until your holiday back to sunny Oz. Sad that hubby can't make it but know you'll have a great time.
Gott go!!
take care all
B
Hey Teresa, well done for keeping your chin up, it's bloody hard I know. I've been there and it's so hard to paste on that grin..especially when the world seems to be full of smug pregnant types trying to run into you with their bloody bugaboo prams..AHHHHHHHHHH..A little (or big) alcoholic bevvy here and then (or more often) wll help you through I reckon!! Take care won't you..And try to keep up the PMA. I cna't wait to hear your positive news!
Em, I loved your thread re. looking at the funny side of IVF. We do need to be able to laugh just to keep our sanity and hey, you're amongst friends here. Thanks for asking about our caesar. I'll deifnately post once the bub is here and even try to post some photos on photobucket. 11 days today..My goodness it's getting close!!
Tiger, not long now until your holiday back to sunny Oz. Sad that hubby can't make it but know you'll have a great time.
Gott go!!
take care all
B
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Hi guys,
Ok. I need some help. Should I be getting excited? I did a HPT this morning and I got a faint, but definately there pink line in the positive window. The problem is that rather than running across the window like it should in the diagram and the control window, it was running the length of the window (ie perpendicular to the way it should). Is this good news? I'm trying not to get too excited but oh, God please let it be true!
I have tender boobs and no signs that AF is approaching but is it all in my head? DH just beamed when he saw the test but is trying to not get too excited. He has been so protective of me all day (not letting me lift anything, etc) which is so sweet....and probably going to get annoying if it lasts 9 months!
Thinking of you Theresa!
Em
Ok. I need some help. Should I be getting excited? I did a HPT this morning and I got a faint, but definately there pink line in the positive window. The problem is that rather than running across the window like it should in the diagram and the control window, it was running the length of the window (ie perpendicular to the way it should). Is this good news? I'm trying not to get too excited but oh, God please let it be true!
I have tender boobs and no signs that AF is approaching but is it all in my head? DH just beamed when he saw the test but is trying to not get too excited. He has been so protective of me all day (not letting me lift anything, etc) which is so sweet....and probably going to get annoying if it lasts 9 months!
Thinking of you Theresa!
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
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
Hi Em,
A faint positive is always good news- that's what I had with both of mine. I hope this means a BFP for you!
At the same time, you also have to be careful about taking tests too early- not sure what sort of drugs you took etc. because they can show a false positive... (but if it's just clomid, not sure??- maybe call your clinic tomorrow morning and see what they say)
BTW, which HPT brand you are using? With the Crystal Clear I have there's a "+ l" for positive and a "- l" for negative so I'm not to sure how to read the one you have??? I've also used the ones with 2 windows- a test window and a control window- when there was a really faint line in the control window I also had a BFP.
Don't know if this is helpful or not but I'm hoping it's all good news for you!
Cheers
Annette
A faint positive is always good news- that's what I had with both of mine. I hope this means a BFP for you!
At the same time, you also have to be careful about taking tests too early- not sure what sort of drugs you took etc. because they can show a false positive... (but if it's just clomid, not sure??- maybe call your clinic tomorrow morning and see what they say)
BTW, which HPT brand you are using? With the Crystal Clear I have there's a "+ l" for positive and a "- l" for negative so I'm not to sure how to read the one you have??? I've also used the ones with 2 windows- a test window and a control window- when there was a really faint line in the control window I also had a BFP.
Don't know if this is helpful or not but I'm hoping it's all good news for you!
Cheers
Annette
Me 39, DH 39
TTC 5 years
DD- Born June 08
TTC 5 years
DD- Born June 08
I have the quick stream ones. I'm up to day 24 today so perhaps too early. Probably all in my head but felt quite a bit of nausea around lunch time. Boobs still sore.
I can't help it, I'm excited!
Em
I can't help it, I'm excited!
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
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
Em,
Sounds like good news to me. I always understand that whilst hpt's can give false negatives they don't gve false positives, the HcG is either there or not..And your symptoms sound spot on too.....I have everything crossed for you my love..
B
Sounds like good news to me. I always understand that whilst hpt's can give false negatives they don't gve false positives, the HcG is either there or not..And your symptoms sound spot on too.....I have everything crossed for you my love..
B
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Have since retested and got a BFN and no result. Tiday I feel all crampy like AF is coming. Feel absolutely miserable and empty.
How you doing Teresa?
Em
How you doing Teresa?
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
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
Hi Em, haven't been on for a couple of days as I was going through just what you've been through.
Cryed my eyes out on Sunday to my DH as I too had all the symtoms of them coming, then the boobs got sore again that night but I had to take into account the Hcg needle I'd had that morning, (I nearlly didn't want to take it thinking whats the point, but I did)......Driving me mad to say the least so sure I was then on the next I'm not. I've got some crampy happening and if I squeeze my boobs anymore its no wonder there sore. Tomorows the day for me and am already preparing myself I have too....this time I telling myself I'll give it everything I have next time...honestly I'm playing mind games with myself.
Hang in there...you still have a couple of days to go, god I know how you feel, easier said than done I know. Reading your posts was like reading about myself just what I've been through.
ITS A NIGHTMARE.......try to keep your chin-up, I'll be here for you.
Takecare
Teresa
Cryed my eyes out on Sunday to my DH as I too had all the symtoms of them coming, then the boobs got sore again that night but I had to take into account the Hcg needle I'd had that morning, (I nearlly didn't want to take it thinking whats the point, but I did)......Driving me mad to say the least so sure I was then on the next I'm not. I've got some crampy happening and if I squeeze my boobs anymore its no wonder there sore. Tomorows the day for me and am already preparing myself I have too....this time I telling myself I'll give it everything I have next time...honestly I'm playing mind games with myself.
Hang in there...you still have a couple of days to go, god I know how you feel, easier said than done I know. Reading your posts was like reading about myself just what I've been through.
ITS A NIGHTMARE.......try to keep your chin-up, I'll be here for you.
Takecare
Teresa
Hi everyone.
We went to the doctor last week to talk about when we will start ivf and to get dh's second sperm and blood results. As soon as I sat down I got those few words "it's not good news I'm afraid". The test came back with no sperm at all. This now makes any chance of ivf nearly impossible. He may still go and have a operation to see if there are any sperm that are just not coming through but she feels how chances are not good. I was really bummed for the first few days but I have now decided that I have to put this behind me and move on.
We went to the doctor last week to talk about when we will start ivf and to get dh's second sperm and blood results. As soon as I sat down I got those few words "it's not good news I'm afraid". The test came back with no sperm at all. This now makes any chance of ivf nearly impossible. He may still go and have a operation to see if there are any sperm that are just not coming through but she feels how chances are not good. I was really bummed for the first few days but I have now decided that I have to put this behind me and move on.
Hi All,
Sorry to to have been quiet, I have just needed some time to myslef.
Em - what a rollercoaster, I'm so sorry that you're having to go through such a terrible time. I wish there was something I could do or say to make you feel better. Sending you a big hug.
Teresa - sorry to hear that your journey has been just as rough as Em's. the waiting really is the hardest part isn't it! I was starting to wonder by the end whether my breasts were sore because I was going to get BFP, or because I had poked and prodded them so often to check that they were still sore! Hang in there ok?
Kery - don't give up hope yet. They might find some sperm yet, and my DH's aspirated sperm did a great job of fertilising our eggs. Keeping everything crossed for you.
BelB - I hear what you're saying about being surrounded by pregnant people. It's like an antenatal ward here at work at the moment - I'm obviously drinking out of the wrong water fountain, or using the wrong loos. Family and friends are just as bad too!
We're going to have to take a 6-8 month break from IVF.
I went to see my neurologist Monday, and the IICH is no better and my MRI/ venogram revealed some minor abnormalities in the blood vessels in my brain (probably there since birth, but contributing to the IICH) that mean that I need to have treatment rather than just waiting to see if it will resolve itself.
Unfortunately, the drugs for the treatment are contraindicated in pregnancy. So, I'm off for a lumbar puncture, then onto these wretched drugs for a few months, and hopefully that will fix the problem and we can get back onto IVF.
Tiger - Are you counting the sleeps yet? We are for our trip.
Bella - Not long to go for you now! Waiting eagerly to hear all about your new arrival!
Sorry to to have been quiet, I have just needed some time to myslef.
Em - what a rollercoaster, I'm so sorry that you're having to go through such a terrible time. I wish there was something I could do or say to make you feel better. Sending you a big hug.
Teresa - sorry to hear that your journey has been just as rough as Em's. the waiting really is the hardest part isn't it! I was starting to wonder by the end whether my breasts were sore because I was going to get BFP, or because I had poked and prodded them so often to check that they were still sore! Hang in there ok?
Kery - don't give up hope yet. They might find some sperm yet, and my DH's aspirated sperm did a great job of fertilising our eggs. Keeping everything crossed for you.
BelB - I hear what you're saying about being surrounded by pregnant people. It's like an antenatal ward here at work at the moment - I'm obviously drinking out of the wrong water fountain, or using the wrong loos. Family and friends are just as bad too!
We're going to have to take a 6-8 month break from IVF.
I went to see my neurologist Monday, and the IICH is no better and my MRI/ venogram revealed some minor abnormalities in the blood vessels in my brain (probably there since birth, but contributing to the IICH) that mean that I need to have treatment rather than just waiting to see if it will resolve itself.
Unfortunately, the drugs for the treatment are contraindicated in pregnancy. So, I'm off for a lumbar puncture, then onto these wretched drugs for a few months, and hopefully that will fix the problem and we can get back onto IVF.
Tiger - Are you counting the sleeps yet? We are for our trip.
Bella - Not long to go for you now! Waiting eagerly to hear all about your new arrival!
Hi Benny,
Did you test today? How did you get on? I'm so sorry that I didn't start a thread for you to count you down....I've been so caught up in my own dramas
I hope and pray that you get the result you deserve today.
Thinking of you....
Em
Did you test today? How did you get on? I'm so sorry that I didn't start a thread for you to count you down....I've been so caught up in my own dramas
I hope and pray that you get the result you deserve today.Thinking of you....
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
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
