April/May Buddies??

[jackoa21]

Hello laides
I will start off with some good news.. I had the scan this mornind and they saw the yolk sack.. The doctor is pretty happy and says the next step is just to see the baby and the heartbeat and that appointment is for 2 weeks from today.. I was really confused I thought they would see the pole thing today but the doc said she was looking for the yolk sack thing..So I feel like we have overcame a milestone.. Now I just wait..

Carolyn I hope you are having so much fun at the concert.. That is amazing the descripition your friend gave you of the opp.. I know that you want to be raring to go but think of all they did. It is amazing to me that you feel as good as you do.. I am sorry that AF has not played nicley but I am glad she is not being as hurtful as she was earlier....I really hope you enjoy your time out as these types of days will be numbered in your future as little ones cant go to concerts

Vero
I am so excited about you going to acc...That Acc peson (randine) is who I have heard about and I have heard that he/she has amazing ways of helping the body cure itself.. You shoudl be excited and my acc person says the time after ovulation really is so important because as you said it helps with ovulation

Em
That was so sweet of you to offer to scan me.. Just dont be surprised if I show up on your doorstep very soon.. This waiting is crazy.. Just think when you get your BFP (very soon) you will be able to scan all the time. I am so jelous...The woman you mentioned must be amazing as you said to be so strong. Its nice that you have that group to also talk too.. So you are doing the short cycle.. How exciting this will come sooner than you think.. What stimms are they actually using with you? I am so excited for you.. WHen you have done the IUI's how many follies did you end up with? Did they tell you?

Laura
Thank you for all the information you sent to me.. I was having a very crazy moment but you all help me so much....So how are the stimms treating you so far.. Your first follie scan is Wednesday right? So have you started the one new drug or is that later? I bet this new mix of things will be your cycle.. I am glad that AF played nicley.. Its going to be a great cycle..

Ok so I just wanted to start off by saying thank you to all of you.. I have been such a space cadet.. Overly consumed with myself and I have lost touch with you all.. The thing is in a werid way when the doc king of scared me the other day I was afraid I was letting you ladies down too.. I just want so badly to just belive this but the fear sometimes takes over.. I know once we see the heartbeat we will feel better but I just wanted to say thank you again for being such amazingly strong wonderful friends.. A lady could not ask for more..

Love and huge hugs
Jackie

[veronika]

Hello dear ladies,
I just love to come to this thread first thing after breakfast, with the coffee in my hand and read all your news. I would terribly miss you if I couldn't log on daily!

Carolyn,
I am so sorry that AF is on her stupid way. Isn't is the worst that our body seems to fool us in every possible way sometimes. It's like I have experienced every single symptom of early pregnancy. Sometimes I think when actually I am pregnant I won't notice a single thing. It does help, though, to know that our bodies and minds work this way, and to keep the hopes down. I sincerely hope you are having fun with Robbie and that he/well, his concert and DH can help you to forget your dissapointment for the weekend. And for sure - after the weekend you can already look forward to cycle number 2!!

Jackie,
so good to hear about your scan. Even though the waiting must be terrible you have some peace of mind now: you have great numbers, and the doctor saw what he was hoping to see. You will get through these two weeks and then you will be able to see your little ones heartbeat. It is the most amazing thing.
What about the dog, I've been wanting to ask. Won't he be with you soon? I am sure he will keep your thoughts busy...
Yes, I am veryvery happy with acupuncture. I am starting my herbs after this cycle. Luckily it's not teas but concentrated "drops" (I really don't know what you call this in English, sure not drops, but I guess you can understand what I mean) I just put in water.

Em,
the story of the lady you met is amazing and it scared me a bit. I feel like I wouldn't be able to go through all this (already financially I wouldn't). How can she bear the pain to be disappointed so many times. It shows that for some people this wish just doesn't seem to come true, no matter how much they fight for it. I better just not think about it. It feels like the best coping strategy for me is to just ignore the possiblity of "it" not working and to not think too far ahead.
I am sorry that you have to spend your weekend with a smug sister in law. No fun at all. It's horrible how some people who seem to get everything in life for free seem to think that it is their own merit.

Laura,
finally AF arrived. I am glad you can finally start the "real thing" and get away from the down regulating business. I do feel like this was the most disagreeable part of IVF. I hopw you can keep up your admirable calmness and just be good to you body! Cheering on you!

Dania,
I hope you and little one are feeling just great. Are you getting a bump? That must be such a happy feeling.

OK, time to get some work done. Sending you the biggest hus. HAve a good weekend, everybody,

Vero

[LauraLou]

Jackie, that is wonderful news! Two weeks and you will see your baby's heart beating!!! I am so very, very happy for you.

Em, it's great that we will be doing our 2ww about the same time. How are you feeling about starting?

Veronika, do you have a set date to try IVF again or are you going to keep trying naturally for a while?

Carolyn, hope you have a great time with Robbie!

I start the Follistim and Menopur tomorrow night. The drug regime is more complcated this time. I have to reconstitute 2 vials Menopur with 1/2 ml of sterile water each, inject 375 of Follistim into one the vials, draw up the meds from both vials, change needles and then inject into my tummy. It's like a nursing school skills test!

I really didn't have any side effects from the Follistim last time, not sure how I will react to the Menopur but hopefully nothing uncomfortable.

I am so happy that I do not have to use the Follistim pen to inject myself this time. That thing gave me huge bruises. I much prefer a regular syringe and needle.

I have to get off line and do something about the dust bunnies hiding under all my furniture. I hate cleaning the house!

Laura

[DaniaBB]

Hi Ladies!

OMG OMG- I was ecstatic when I read that you were natural pregnant Jackie!!!Congratulations!!Its a miracle baby!!!I am so happy for you and DH!Your beta is strong and your scan sounds good! Try not to worry- that baby is a little fighter to have made it this far on its own.

I know its been a while- I’ve missed you all. Thanks for thinking of me.
I finally finished school! I am offically a Web Developer now! My last two weeks were quite hectic- handing in all the final projects. I am exhausted but happy it is completed.

I read over the last pages of the board – I didn’t want to miss everything that has happened. Jackie- I love how you choose to name your dog- that is so adorable.
It made me sad to hear how hard the last weeks have been for you Em,Vero & Carolyn. You are strong women and I believe that that strength will get you through all this horrible journey. Jackie’s comment hit the nail right on the head- about being incredible planners. I did the exact same thing in May- I spent a couple of hours reviewing eveyone’s postings and trying to find my stats- I even reported my results to my DH. One thing I have clearly learned this year is that plans when you think you’ve got the perfect plan set in place God changes it in the blink of an eye. Must be some law of the Universe.

I am happy to hear all the good news now-

Veronika-Congrats on your PHD!!! What an accomplishment!I am glad to hear that you went to the acu clinic I go to. You must have meet with a yougn girl with glasses and been treated with Lily(she only speaks a little english) as Aina(is bilingual) is on vacation. She will be back next week and she will byou very precise info about your diagnosis. Mine was a weak liver ans spleen. MY friend you is also there for fertility reasons was kidneys and spleen. Aina will recommend an eating plan and herbs- any symptoms you have she’ll tell you how to deal with it.She’s also a Natruropath.

Em- That’s great you lost weight and are following a good eating plan. Your story about how you told a guy you were talking yo – you had to leave to shag your hubby- made me laugh!! That’s is so sweet! I can't believe that woman you mentionned- 80 embryos transfered- that is absolutely incredible. Hope you are doing well.

Carolyn- How was the Robbie Williams concert? It sounds like you are doing much better from your op. Sorry to hear that AF arrived. I think your acu will help you a lot next month- now that your cycle is reestablished. Having your own homebased is great-You are now an entrepreneur. I am so sorry to hear about our friend’s terrible story. I am sending a prayer to her.

Lauralou- Sounds like you had a great time in Vegas! And that you are back in the swing of things on your new cycle.

Jackie –I am impressed – only smoking two cigs in that period of time is great. Hope you're resting a lot- two weeks will pass quicker than you think.You are so lucky to even get these u/s- the Dr. didn't want to do them for me. Not even listen to the heartbeat- it made it so hard for me and DH to wait until 12wks.

Em and Lauralou- I thank God for people with your courage to be nurses -being supportive of others during such difficult times.You’re stories are incredible.

Yes I can't believe I am in the 2nd trimester. I thank God to be this far along. This week we had a Dr. appt. and he listened to heart beat with a doppler machine. I was quite nervous since I had some spotting the weekend of aug. 19 and DH was worried sinceI was really stressed completing my certificate. So I was relieved to hear that heart beat at 161 bpm on wed. Yep- I have a bump and now I really feel pregnant- I went shopping for pregnancy clothes last night with my mom. She was so excited she was running around the store while I was in the changing room bringing me tons of things to try on.It was cute seeing her. I have a baby shower this weekend- I can't believe that in two years I actually don't feel sad going this time.

Have a good weekend.
Many hugs to you all!
Dania

[Xrayem]

hi guys,

Just got back from my weekend away and it was much better than I expected. My best friend lives 1.5 hours south of my parents (which is 4.5 south of me) and we don't get to see each other that much but we speak all the time on the phone. When she heard I was coming down to my folks house, she drove up the 1.5 hours to take me out to lunch on the saturday. I am so lucky to have her!

My sister in law behaved herself mostly. On saturday morning though, she asked me to go in and look at some photos on her lap-top. The photos were of her friend's premature baby! I said that I was not good looking at baby photos and walked out. What on earth was she thinking? I think she got the message pretty quick though and she kept her head down the rest of the weekend.

Carolyn - How was Robbie? I bet he was fabulous!

Jackie - I'm very excited to be starting...I dont think this week will go fast enough! I will be sniffing Synarel to down reg and then using a puregon pen for stims. I don't know how I will respond to the stims but with the clomid (75mG) I had 2 follicles which is about what they aim for. So I assume I'll be ok.

Laura - you are worrying me about the pen! I guess there's no way to draw back and check you're not in a vessel. I will manage, I'm sure, and after all, whats a few bruises, hey? When did you say your ET will be? Mine should be around the 8th Oct.

Dania - How lovely to hear from you and how exciting that you have a bump! I feel so special that even though you are on your way, you still take the time to drop in and support us.

Veronika - Where are you up to with your cycles? Are you baby dancing?

Have to go and get ready for dinner,

Love to you Em

[CarolynB]

HAPPY SUNDAY ALL

Sorry. No energy to post to you all yesterday. Recovering from Friday.

Em - Robbie was utterly amazing. Probably the best gig that I have ever been to. Fireworks. Huge set. Fab lights. Flames bursting up from the stage. He arrived from under the stage and then appeared for the encore from miles above the stage in a cage. So cool. 65,000 people chanting & singing. My dh is so in my good books for getting me the tickets. I am being super nice to him!!! My two sisters, my sister-in-law and my friend all love me and dh for getting the tickets and taking them. They all loved it. And on top, we just had such a great day out together. The sun even shone. We left early in the morning and queued. Even that was fun - talking to others. We got pretty close to the front. I never thought that we'd be so close. And he performed a lot on a satellite stage which was right in front of us. Sorry - I could do on and on.....

Glad that your weekend was better than expected. Sounds like you are lucky to have such a good friend. But the baby photos - some people just do not get it, do they??? Glad that she managed to get the meggage and keep her head down the rest of the weekend.

Thanks to your advice, I bought the Christo Zouves book. It is really truely amazing. I am loving it although hard not to cry at each & every story. What stories and what fights people will go to, to get there little one. Made me think that I have a lot to go through before we give up......Although must say that I was a little gobsmacked about the sheer numbers of embies that he was transfering for some of the ladies....what did you think?

Don't worry about the puregon pen. Guess it is each to their own. I found the pen easier than the regular needles. Just push the end and it does the work for you. You are going to be fine. It all seems pretty close for you now - within touching distance. You must be getting both a little excited and a little nervous.

Dania - well done on completing your web developers cert. It is great that you managed to see it through with the ivf cycle and then the excitement of the natural BFP. I just look at your ticker and cannot believe how far you are on already...... Thanks for thinking of me and my friend. I saw her last week and she was bearing up ok considering what she has been through (4 -ve cycles and now a m/c). She may see whether her sister is prepared to do another cycle for her. I also found her some info on donors overseas. I also gave her The Stork Club to read when she feels able to. I hope that you have a fantastic baby shower. That is so exciting. I can just imagine how fab it must be to see & hear the strong heartbeat and go shopping with your Mum for maternity clothes. She must be over the moon.

Vero - Glad that you are so +ve about the acu. Think that your 2nd session was past ovulation so guess that you are now right in your 2ww. You were right. Being busy this weekend has helped me get over the disappointment. The acu man told me that even trying was mental last month as my body was going to be all over the place post-op so guess that I was being unrealistic. Acu man is going to see me just pre-ovulation and just pre-AF so my acu protocol is a little different to yours???

Laura - Hope that stimmies have started well. It sounds pretty complex. Hopefully this is the magic mix for you. It is good that your consultant has changed things around to help you even more this time. It is weird how we all react so differently. I was ok with the pen after I got used to it. I used to just think point and press Cleaning not my fav chore either. Much prefer a bit of ironing in front of a good programme on TV!! Hope that your scan on Wednesday will show lots of lovely follies for you

Jackie - Terrific news about your scan. Hope that you are taking really good care of yourself & that your dh is really looking after you too. I am sure that the time is dragging for you. Hope that it can speed up and that you can see a beautiful 8 week scan. Have everything crossed for you. Have you got your dog yet? Interested in your comment on acu post ovulation. There must be different protocols because my guy was adamant that he wanted to see me pre-ovulation so that he could get me ready??!!

So after the exertions of Friday, I had to take it really easy all day yesterday. However, I am amazed that I did not feel worse as we left home soon after 9.30am then I drove 40 miles each way to the concert. I had only driven about 5 miles max before Friday. I walked, queued from midday, jumped up and down for 2 hours when he was on stage at 8.30pm and got home at 1am on Saturday morning. I could never have done that 2 weeks ago. No more complaining from me. I must be fully better now post-op. If I can manage that then I can do anything Oh and as expected AF arrived in full glory on Friday. It was always going to happen. Pain at the start of the week must have been an evil combo of her coming after the op. May be it is just the clean up that my body needed??

My cycle seems to have got a little bit shorter. I was told that might be the effect of the acu. Was down to 31 days this month. (32 normal, 35 after ivf drugs).

Laura and Em - Have set a spreadsheet up based on your input/idea. Thank you. Bought a thermometre and have now been taking temp v first thing before I move each day. Today was Day 3. Figured that I should start on Friday as Day 1 of my cycle. Am going to track the other things that you told me about too. Ordered the book that you recommended Laura on understanding fertility. Just not here yet.

Not much more for me to report. Still got lots of PMA after Friday.

Hope that you are all having a lovely weekend.
Lots of Love
Carolyn xxx

[LauraLou]

I've been up all night working, so I need to go to bed but wanted to say hello first.

I guess it wasn't the Follistim pen but the medicine that caused my problems, as I have huge black and blue bruises on my stomach even using a regular syringe. It's only been two days and half my stomach is already a no-injection zone. I am going to run out of room soon! Hopefully the sono on Wednesday will show lots of big follicles and I won't have to stim as long as last time.

[jackoa21]

Hello lovely ladies...

So we got the newest addition to our family. Graham is home safe and sound. He was a bit scared the first day but he has really warmed up. He is such a snugglley little guy......DH and I have had so much fun with him..We are lucky to have such a little sweety.. I hope he does well as today is his first day alone. DH is going home around 2pm today so that is good it wont be that long of a day for him..

Dania
Oh honey it was so good to here from you and your story of you and your mom was so sweet.. I can just see it now.. Your little ones hearbeat is so strong.. I am sorry for the scare you had but I am glad to see all is well with you and your beautiful bump.

Vero
My acc doc called them "drops too" I have heard the drops are far easier to handle vs the teas.. I did one herb that I disolved it in water..It was not too bad but the stuff never really disolved.. I think the drops will be much better for you.. You are learning so much about yourself that must be very cool...

Laura
Oh all that mixing you will be getting a nursing school refresher course for sure.. I am sorry about your belly being all black and blue and I will make lots of wishes that you wont be stimming for long so that you can stop very soon.. Just think all those big strong follies that will be ready very very soon....So Wednesday they will tell you how nicley they are all growing? YEAH it will be great....

Em
How nice of your friend to drive up to see you.. I love having friends that are that improtant to me (like all of you lovely ladies)
I can not belive your SIL asked you to look at those pics.. But I am glad you put her in her place..Some people just dont get things...2 follies of clomid I think you will do so very well with these stimms.. I bet you will have big strong follies.....growing growing growing...

Carolyn
Oh your day sounds so wonderfull.. That is a huge croud to have 65,000.00 Wow it must have been packed.. DH deserves a lot of credit for being such a great guy and thinking of getting those.. Give him a huge hugs for us.. Yep my acc guy had wanted to see me 2 times the week pre ovulation and a couple of times post ovulation. I think they all have little tweaks they do with their cycles...Your guy seems to be knowledgeable.. So he is all ready for this next cycle right (since he tought the last one was too soon) this is so exciting.. Is he doing any herbs or just the acc.. My guy had said he could do both.. We just went with the acc....Except the one herb I did which was something for my liver??? I bet you are right and the pain you had was just AF and the rest of your bodies way of getting rid of the post op stuff.. You will be all healthy now for the snuggle little one....

Ok well I am off to work and hopefully to have a report from DH on how Graham did on his first day home..Have a lovely Monday
Love and hugs and I miss you all..
Love
Jackie

[Xrayem]

Hi guys,

Just watched the Steve Irwin Memorial and still a bit weepy...so bear with me.

A big week for me so far. I rang my clinic on monday to ask where we pick up oud drugs from and the receptionist calculated out my expected EC/ET dates and said 'Hang on, the doc's on holiday all that week" and she put me on hold. I started to panic that they were going to cancel me and I swear it was the longest 10 mins of my life! The Doc came on and said that he wasn't happy for someone else to do my procedures as it was my first time so he is making me start taking the Synarel this weekend as planned but not starting the Puregon until a week later than planned to stretch out my cycle and push the EC/ET dates back a week. Still unsure of it all but its better than being cancelled altogether.

I have now had to change my annual leave dates and DH has a travel committment with work that he can't alter and so he will be here for the EC/ET but then fly out and I will be alone for a week. Not ideal but I'll cope.

Dh bought my drug kit home today and I've had a little peak. I'm a little excited to try it all out. I know I'll be regretting this next week.

Jackie- give little Graham a hug for me!

Carolyn - You have been so busy! Glad you loved Robbie and Dr Zouves book. I read it at work but could only read one story at a time....I cried too much! Good work with the spreadsheet (being an accountant, I'm suprised you didn't already have one- he he he- accountant joke). You will learn so much about your body.

Laura - go follies, go! Sorry to hear about your sore tummy. I'll be able to sympathise soon!

Everyone else, HUGS.

Love Em

[veronika]

Hello ladies,

Dania, I am so happy that your pregnancy is going so well! Way to go!

Jackie, does Graham keep you busy? I am quite sure he does. I hope his first days alone at home are passing without major incidents. It's wonderful that your family is growing!

Carolyn, I hope you had a good rest from Robbie. How do you feel. It's amazing that you dared to go right to were the action is so short after the surgery. And I am glad it gave you all the PMA after AF's nasty arrival. But...considering the time that has past...you are soon to start the next "baby dancing session"

Em, oh, it's stupid that they messed up your dates. At least they try and make things work anyway, and I like that your Doc really wants to be the one to be in control of everything. He does seem to feel responsible! Also sad that DH won't be there for one week of the 2ww. The way I understood, at least he will be there for the second week, which is much more stressing and nerve-tearing anyway.

Laura, how was the sono?? I hope they saw lots of wonderfully big follies and you will be able to give your tummy a break soon:!: It's so annoying that the medication does this to you.

No news from me. I am at the end of my second natural 2ww. AF is due in 3 days. Again: no and every symptom. If it wasn't so stupid I would laugh about my vivid imagination. As ever, I try not too think about it too much. One thing was different from before: I had acu at the day of ovulation and 5 days after. I will head to work now that will take my thoughts of any symptoms and interpretations

I hope you wonderful ladies are having a nice wedndesday. Many hugs from your Vero

[DaniaBB]

Em- Your best friend sounds really sweet. I think you followed your heart and communicated how you felt really well to your sis-in-law. It seems she doesn’t get a hint and behind direct with her is the best way. I really want to stay up to date with what is going on in your lives – you supported when I needed it most and I hope I can do the same. I think your doc’s decision to put off the EC/ET by a week is for the best since he will be there for the procedures I’ sure at that time you’ll feel calmer and more assured that it is him that is there with you. He sounds like a good and invested doctor. Too bad your DH won't be able to be home for the full 2ww, but what's good is that he will be there during the last few days b4 the results when you'll need him most. Try to keep busy in between it will ease the stress. I know what you mean about Steve Irwin’s memorial- it was on the Discovery Channel here in Canada last night- when is daughter went up to read I had tears. He was an incredible man.


Carolyn-
Sounds like the concert was amazing and over-the-top in entertainement.
You seem to be geeting quite well and full of energy to have had enough energy for a whole day of activities like that. Good for you! Soon enough it will be a distant memory.Sorry to hear that AF arrived. I think your acu was right- your body has been through hell and back within a couple of weeks and does need to be readjusted. I was curious to know- after you ovulate does your acu use the heating lamp on your uterus during the acu treament along with the needles. I enjoyed it simply for relaxation purposes. Don't forget this month after your period has passed to put a warm heat pad on your belly for 1/2 hr each night - it will help with implantation(thickens the lining and increases blood flow).
I read the book you ordered -Taking Charge of your Fertility it even comes with a software program- or try for free online. Its really well made and it has alerts.

Laura- Those nasty bruises are just awful-I wish you lots of HUGE follies on your next u/s so you don’t have to do stimms for too long.

Jackie- Graham sounds so cute and cuddly! How exciting! I used to have dog years ago- I would love to have one since last year I’ve been busting my DH’s chops about it- but he simply won’t give in- he never had a pet. How are you feeling? Any m,orning sickness?

Veronika- It's good you had the acu around both those times. Hang in there- its not easy this part of the wait. Hang in there!

I've been resting quite a bit since I finished school- watching TV and all. The baby shower on Sunday was quite nice- gets pretty loud with 30 chatty women in one room!!!

Hugs!!!
Dania

[LauraLou]

Dania, it's so good to hear from you. I'm glad everything is going so well. I look at your ticker and can't believe how far along you.

Em, sorry the dr messed with your dates. It's good that he will be there to do the EC/ET but it's hard to wait another week when you've already waited so long.

Jackie, give Graham a big hug from me. Are you having any prego symptoms yet? Maybe you will be luckly and skip the morning sickness.

Veronika, I also stress over every cramp and twinge trying to determine what it means. I am so hoping you and Carolyn will be our next natural BFPs!

Carolyn, I'm glad you are starting to feel like yourself again. The concert sounds like it was lots of fun. I haven't been to a rock concert in years. I think Eric Clapton was my last one.

My sono went really well this morning. Adding the menopur has made a huge difference. If I remember correctly I have one 16.5 follicle, one 14, two 13's, two 12's, two 11's, three 9's and four 7's. I looked up my results from the 1st scan of my last cycle which were two 10.5's, two 9.5, one 9, one 8.5, two 8, two 7.5 and two 4.5. A big improvement this time.

I am going back on Friday for my second sono. They said I will probably have to come in for more sono's over the weekend. They are guessing that my EC will be on Tuesday, give or take a day.

I am responding so much better to the combination of Follistim and Menopur than I did to just the Follistim. It's worth the black and blue stomach.

I asked the nurse about the dr's policy on transfering 3 embryos. She said he won't do it if two of the embryos are excellent but would consider it if the embryos are marginal. She also said it is a decision that isn't made until the day of the transfer. I guess I will have to wait and see.

I have lots of PMA today!

[jackoa21]

Good evening ladies I have missed you all but work has been really cruddy latley...

Em
I was watching some of that memorial too and it was so sad. His daughter is so sweet and such a strong little girl I can imagine how stressful the whole cycle planning was but I am so pleased your doctor was caring and wanted to do it himself. That is great news since he seems to be very involved

Vero
Oh honey how exciting that you are nearing the end of your 2ww I have to say in all honesty the symptoms of BFP and AF are so similar it truly is scary.. I am so pleased you have done accupuncture. Have they suggested a baby asprin a day? I thought it was interesting because my IVF cycle had that and also my acc person also suggested that. I think Dania's acc also suggested the baby asprin...Honey you will get your BFP very soon its just meant to be

Dania
It such a beautiful thing to see your ticker.. Are you still sticking with acc? My acc person feels very strongly that he still treats ladies during the 9 months. How are you feeling.. Oh yes I was going to ask are you finding out the sex of the baby. I cant wait for that how fun...


Laura Oh my your follies are amazing honey.. I cant belive it will be Tuesday.. You are getting so close and this is going to be so exciting.. How are you feeling is their bloating.. You have lots of big strong follies in there.. Thinking of you honey I am glad to see the PMA as you should have it since things are going very very well......YEAH I am getting so excited to see how close you are getting..

Carolyn
Thinking of you honey.. I hope you are just resting up and taking it easy and not pushing your self too much.. Did you get any teeshirts from the concert... The last concert (well dance show) Dh and i went too was river dance and I got a shirt and I love it....We are thinking of you honey

For me (and sweet little Graham) I love him so much already and he is such a good boy.. We are working on the house training. Work in progress but he is such a little goofball it makes me laugh.. When he plays catch he runs so hard he almost gallops like a horse. That coupled with the fac that he is scared of his own shadow he makes us laugh all the time.. On the BFP front I feel nothing. I almost feel like its not real.. I have had moments of weakness where I thought "oooh I could get sick" but it appears to be in my head and it just goes away..So I dont mean to be a complete werido but is this normal and ok. I know soon I will be wishing for the days of just feeling normal but for now I just feel confused..Ok enough ranting for me. I have missed you all very very much
Love and huge hugs
Jackie

[Xrayem]

Hi girls,

Very tired, have had another long day and feel exhausted. AF due tomorrow...don't feel she is coming but also don't feel like its a miracle BFP either....guess I'm just focussing on the coming weeks.

Jackie - I love your puppy too! Do you think that when we have our own babies it will be the same kind of love? I adore my "little man" (Darcy-dog) so much that sometimes it overwhelms me and I just have to kiss him on top of his big boof-head! I know, its gross, but I just can't hep it!

Laura - I don't know much about follicle size...is that good? It sounds much better than your last time. Do the smaller ones grow and catch up? What size do they have to be for IVF. For the IUI's they had to be over 17mm.

Dania - I can't believe you are 18 weeks already! How are you feeling?

I'm off, talk later.

Em

[CarolynB]

Dear Ladies

Such a lot going on for you all. Thinking of you all. I will do a proper catch up on all news either tomorrow or over the weekend.

Just back to my usual really busy self. Had an interview yesterday for an FD job, speaking at an event tonight for young woman in Finance.......

Having some days when I almost forget the op and ivf. Almost but not quite. Still think of all of you.

Jackie - pleased that you have Graham and a little beanie - how perfect

Em - So close to starting. It is better that the consultant deals with you but such a shame that you have to wait the extra week - it will turn out better in the end

Laura - so pleased that the new 'mix' is working so well. Folly Fairy coming to see you !!!

Vero - Hoping that this is the month for you - second time post-op lucky for you and me both

Dania - Like Laura, I always gasp when I see your ticker

Anyway off to see if I can motivate some young ladies about doing sums and being an accountant.

Love to you all.
Carolyn xxx