First IVF in August,

Champa · Post by **Champa** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:43 pm

Lola- Thanks for the wishes. U know, due to excitement I was up 2-3 hrs in the middle of night. I think I’ll cool down in 2-3 days

Sam – Thanks dear. My Bay Area clinic said that they will call end of the day. I was becoming very impatient, couldn't concentrate on work and I decided that if they don’t call by 3pm PT I’ll call them. They called around 2.30 pm.
As soon as I told my husband and cried with happiness, I was desperate to share it with u people. Initially I was not sure what to write it. U know when I started writing and all of a sudden my boss came over

ha ha ha and the delay.

Mia – I am desperately waiting to hear good news from u.. Good luck with ur test. As my progesterone level is little less (13) the RE asked me to continue with my dose. I’ll be continuing my estrogen supplement as well for now.

Alicia- Thanks… (((((BIG HUG)))) to u too!!!!

newbie_rose · Post by **newbie_rose** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:11 pm

Hi Guys!
Just joined the boards a couple of days ago., Please include me in your prayers and in your list. Will get my pregnancy test on Monday! Goodluck to everyone as well.

wannababy1229 · Post by **wannababy1229** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:23 pm

Hopeful--WHERE ARE YOU??? Anxiously awaiting your results.....

hopeful-in-LV · Post by **hopeful-in-LV** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:18 pm

Hi there, I went for my b/t this morning, still no news. It should be a couple more hours before they call me with results. It was quite an ordeal getting my blood today. I guess I was super dehydrated, the medical tech could not draw my blood. She stuck me 4 times!

She tried both arms and even my hands, ugh! Doesn't she know I'm sick of being a human pin cushion!

They had me drink several cups of water before trying one last time. Has this happend to anyone else??
Anyway, she suggested I go accross town to their main office because the tech over there is more experienced at drawing blood than she is

. I drank a bottle of gatorade on the way over there. Low and behold the tech drew blood on the first try. Remember ladies, drink lots of water, especially if your getting a lot of B/Ts.
I'll let you know when my results come in. I'm so nervous.

suzhan · Post by **suzhan** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:24 pm

Wow, you're right, that is an ordeal. I know the nurses at my clinic have had to rotate arms - right to left - since one vein ends up getting worn out, and then the other, but what you went through is much worse.

I am waiting & praying for some excellent news for you very, very soon!

Champa · Post by **Champa** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:39 pm

Mia - I had a similar but to a much lesser degree problem when they gave me my first IV in July 06. The nurse got it in 3rd try. My mother has similar problems, nurses can't locate her veins and I got it in heredity

I am praying for u.
Good Luck

Lola · Post by **Lola** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:29 pm

Mia --- This must be nervewrecking, I cannot wait to hear the good news and update our list again!

Newbie_rose ---- WELCOME! You are our 14th person on the list. Good luck on Monday. I will be doing another update as soon as I hear from Mia. Let us know little more about yourself, if you can. This is the best support group out there, you will love it!

Lola

hopeful-in-LV · Post by **hopeful-in-LV** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:30 am

bad news, it's a BFN. I was really trying to stay positive during my 2ww, but you know how you sometimes just have that tiny feeling in your gut, that you just can't figure out what it is, but you know something is wrong. I just didn't want to admit I had that. My RE has been great, I know he did everything he could do. He thinks the embryos and the uterine linning just were not compatable. Everything else seemed fine. I have a meeting with him Tuesday to review the cycle. I think there were a lot of things I could have done better. I could be eating better, getting more exercise, not letting myself get stressed. I had a stressful time that week. One of DH's friends showed up and was here the whole time during ER and ET. I was not at all happy about it. Anyway, my RE says we can start an FET right away. DH and I think we might wait a month or two to give my body a break from all the hormones and for me to get healthier physically and mentally. I'm looking into herbal and natural supplements that might help. Maybe accupucture. Anyway if we wait I can take the opportunity to paint a wall in my house and help DH landscape the backyard.

DH is the best. He's my angel. I know he is dissapointed too. He told me he knows having a baby is the most important thing to me, but to him my happiness is the most important thing to him. He says that we'll keep trying and we'll do IVF again and again if we have too. We'll max out our credit and go bankrupt if we have to, he just wants us to have a baby.

Don't worry about me, I still feel positive. It's not over yet. I'm sure our FET is going to work out for us.

Champa · Post by **Champa** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:39 am

Mia, I am soooooo sorry to hear about u. Its great that u r taking it positively and are already planning for the future. That's the spirit. Keep it up. U r lucky u have FET's. I am sure they will definitely work. U'll be in my prayers.
I agree u should have more relaxed time during ER and ET. I just rested and rested and went out for dinner once in a while.

Take care dear.

hopeful-in-LV · Post by **hopeful-in-LV** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:49 am

Thanks Champa. I am still hopeful, I refuse to be too sad just yet.

I see in your sig. that you have been taking wheatgrass. I occasionally take wheatgrass. Now is probably a good time to help cleanse my body of all the extra hormones. Do you have info on wheatgrass and fertility? Just curious.

Lola · Post by **Lola** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 3:51 am

Hello Mia,
I am very sorry to hear it is BFN,

but I am happy that you are still so positive and I have to admire how strong you are. I agree, take a break, month or two, eat well, relax and get your body some rest. And do something nice for yourself, you deserve it so much!

Speaking of painting, we are painting our hallways tomorrow, my DH has a vacation and we cannot wait to start. He reserved his vacation for us to be together after the transfer, so now we decided we will put the vacation to good use.
Don't worry, we will go through this together. And we will all be pregnant at the end!!!!

Love Lola

Lola · Post by **Lola** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 3:52 am

Hello Mia,
I am very sorry to hear it is BFN,

but I am happy that you are still so positive and I have to admire how strong you are. I agree, take a break, month or two, eat well, relax and get your body some rest. And do something nice for yourself, you deserve it so much!

Speaking of painting, we are painting our hallways tomorrow, my DH has a vacation and we cannot wait to start. He reserved his vacation for us to be together after the transfer, so now we decided we will put the vacation to good use.
Don't worry, we will go through this together. And we will all be pregnant at the end!!!!

Love Lola

samandaw1 · Post by **samandaw1** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 4:35 am

Mia,

My heart goes out to the both of you. I wanted so badly for the both of you. It sounds like you have thought your next steps through. I always think it is good to have a plan. I think it is also great that you are going to do it a little differently. I feel if it does not work, chop/change it a bit. Getting yourself healthy is the way to go. The drugs wear you down so get yourself back up and fight for what you want.

I was off for the summer when I went through treatment and I think that totally helped. I was able to care and nurture myself. I walked everday and napped. I am not sure if you are in a job or position to do that but I know it helped with all the drug reactions.

Anyhow take care of youself as you are in charge of yourself.

Lots of love and hope

Sam

Shapooh · Post by **Shapooh** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 4:48 am

Mia

This is a great big hug from all of us!

You are amazingly strong and positive, and it gives me great inspiration to hear you talk. I was so crushed when I got my BFN, but its not over yet. I think thats what helped me through, just knowing we can try again.

Your in my thoughts Mia.

Love Alicia
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Me 36 DH 35
1st IVF w/ICSI in Aug 06 - BFN
2nd IVF - Oct 06

Rittie2000 · Post by **Rittie2000** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:22 am

Mia, this is just the beginning, plan A didn't work so now we move on and focus on Plan B. And your positive attitude is the ONE thing that will lead to eventual success. So I'd like to say stay strong, get healthy and remember there are always plans B, C, D etc and the means to the end are within our grasp and control. It is so great that your DH is so strong, centred and supportive. Together you will triump. Don't let this set back take over babe. Hug you!

Champa and Sam, so very very happy for you. So sorry I haven't sent my congrats earlier but since posting my news I had basically crumbled into a shocked out mess. I do feel ashamed but please bear with me. This is beyond my wildest dreams. I wasn't convinced I was BFP even the day of the scan and was hoping the scan could convince me that I am indeed still pregnant. I can't believe how naive and unprepared I am and got crumbled up by such good news. If I can't handle good news how am I to handle bad ones???? Nevermind, I'm pulling myself together now, particularly as I caught up on everyone's movement on the board and realise that I'm being a complete and utter idiot to be overcome with fear. Please forgive my rant.

Can't remember who asked but I had 2 x 8 cell embbies tranfered back on Day 3. My inital Beta was 317. I have been having accupuncture about 5 weeks before the ER, and twice on the day of the ET. Like Sam, I too have had lots of time off. I've basically taken 3 months off work and am now half way through the sabbatical. The plan was to do IVF, if successful then deal with it if not, then go travel the world for 3 months. I guess throughout the treatment I haven't been worried at all as I was more convinced that it would not work first round and I've got Plan B and C etc. Good thing is I wasn't stressed out by imagination and what ifs. Bad thing is as I thought about it so little I get bowled over by each good news.

Sam, are you suffering from morning sickness badly? I still don't feel much besides a little nausea in the afternoons only since the last couple of days.

Lots of love everyone and thanks for all the congrats and for bearing with me. I will light a candle for all at mass tomorrow.

Lots of love
Newly pulled back together
Rittie

First IVF in August,

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