First IVF in August,

[hopeful-in-LV]

Hey Lola, how are you?
I just wanted to give you this info for the update list.
* Mia (Las Vegas, NV) Sept 8 BFN, 1st FET Oct/Nov *
Thanks!

Hope you all are having a nice weekend!

[Rittie2000]

Myhb,

So happy for you babe!!! Isn't it great each step has been a success so far? Good luck with the ER on Monday, I will be thinking of you.

PS I've postponed my Italian holiday as I've got a bad cold and I think afternoon sickness has finally kicked in in putting me off everything. Urgh!

Lots of love
Rittie

[Lola]

Hello everyone, I just got back from our trip, we decided to go away for a couple of days.... Sorry I have not been doing any updates. I'll go through your posts tonight and I will do another update. Love Lola

[Shapooh]

myhb - Your in my prayers and wishing you tons of sticky baby dust. Remember to take it easy afterwards. Good luck and let us know as soon as its possible.

Lola - How was your trip? I'm sure it was nice to get away from everyday life. So do you know when you start yet?

Mia - I am really excited for you and your 3 frosties! Sounds like the odds are with you sweetie.

Wannababy Don't feel bad about falling off the wagon. I have gained about 15 pounds during my last cycle. I decided last week to start exercising again since all my pants are super tight. Wish me luck.
Love Alicia
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Me 36 DH 35
1st IVF w/ICSI in Aug 2006 - BFN
2nd IVF - Oct 2006

[wannababy1229]

myhb- keep us posted on the results of your ER. Take care of yourself.

Shapooh-Good luck with the exercising. Doesn't it suck? I hate it! I love your smilies!

Lola-I hope you got some well deserved relaxation on your getaway.

Rittie-I'm sorry about your cold and afternoon sickness. Take care of yourself and the little ones!

Hopeful-Have you determined around what date should be your start date? I think mine will be around Oct 27th.

I hope eveyone is doing well! Take care!

[Lola]

Hello Girls!
Finally I have unpacked everything and got back on track! Here is another update, please let me know if there is something I should change...

Sam (Denver, Colorado) Aug 13 BFP!! 9/6 - u/s - expecting one little miracle
Rittie 2000 (Wimbledon, London) Aug 18 BFP!! 2 heartbeats seen on 9/6!!
Champa (California, Bay Area) Sept 7 BFP!!
Newbie_Rose 9/11 – Pregnancy testing
Herbie 6269 (Southern Maryland) - Sept 1 - Started Stims
Myhb (New England) Sept 18 ER
Malinka (Philadelphia)- Aug/27 Started Lupron
Jemima (Jakarta) – Sep/15 Starting Stims
Yogi Sept 11 Starting Lupron
Lola (California) Aug 22 - cancelled cycle, next IVF Sept/Oct
Alicia (Yuma, Arizona) Aug 28 – BFN, next IVF - Oct
Suzhan (California) Aug 21 – BFN, next IVF Sept/Oct
Wannababy ( New Jersey) Sept 1 - BFN, next IVF in Oct/Nov
Mia (Las Vegas, NE) Sept 8 BFN, 1st FET - Oct/Nov

Champa --- my birthday is April 26, so you are 22 days older That's great to know we are so close!

Alicia --- I know how you feel, but listen, my husband keeps telling me that my body fat is good for the baby, so at least gaining weight makes us more fertile! I started running slowly again and he told me I run to fast and I should stop and rather put on some weight. Isn't he funny?

Mybh - I will be thinking of you tomorrow, wishing you a lot of eggies! I cannot believe the time is here!

I just got back this morning, we went to visit some friends who live 5 hours away and tonight I just got my period. I was so surprised! The doctor said it may take over a month for me to get it, since I dropped everything when my estradiol was 38, but it took less then a month! So I have to call the doctor tomorrow and go down there on Tuesday. So I guess I am starting again this week!

I have to go make a dinner now, but I will write more to all of you tomorrow!

Love Lola!

[suzhan]

Hey there Lola - Thanks so much for the update!!! And, congrats on getting started again - wish I was there with you. Assuming AF arrives on time this weekend, it looks like I'll start BCPs about a week later, with Lupron starting the end of October and ER/ET second week of November. We have to add another week with BCPs to get off of DH's work trip. So, I think we won't be too far off.... hurray!

Alicia - I'm so glad I'm not the only one having trouble buttoning my shorts! Between these last two cycles this year, I've gained 10 pounds and have had a terrible time losing it. I started really getting serious about working out again in June and since I got the -ive result last month, I've been at the gym at least 4 times per week. Nothing seems to be working - this past week, my pants are tighter than ever! I'm going to chalk it up to working towards my new baby figure.

myhb - I hope your ER went fantastic today! Give us an update when you're feeling recovered. Sending your new embies lots of positive energy to cleave, cleave, cleave!

champa, rittie, sam - Hope you're doing well!

Is anyone still having bum pain from the PIO? I still get little twinges now and then, especially in the morning - ugh!

Happy baby-making to all!

- Suzhan

[samandaw1]

I feel like I have gained a lot of weight as well. When I asked my nurses they said that all the medications and that the overies are swollen. I imagine that that is what is going on in your cases as well as they said it had nothing to do with the pregnancy. It is good to get in shape but remember that your bodies have been through a lot and most of it is out of your control.

Love,

Sam

[hopeful-in-LV]

Hello everyone!

I have read that your body should be a certain percent of fat in order to produce enough estrogen which is important for fertility. A friend of mine was told to stop high impact exercising for awhile by her Dr. because he said her bodyfat and estrogen was too low. I think it's supposed to be between 15% and 25-30% body fat (I'd have to look it up again). Women who have too low body fat or too much body fat will likely have fertility problems, for some all they need to do is correct their percentage and they can get PG. I wish it we're that easy for me. Last I checked (several months ago) I was at about 22% body fat. I'm sure it's more now. I'd rather it be under 20%. I've done no excercise for like the last 6-8 months, just a little walking, really bad I know. I really need to get back into Yoga and walk more. Stuff that will tone and strengthen rather than burn alot of fat.

myhb, How did it go? You doing OK?

Wannababy, I'm sheduled to do FET, the actual transfer for the week of Oct. 29th. I wil start a BCP my next AF which should be in about 3 weeks.

I'm once again very optimistic, but not trying to get my hopes too high. Chances of this failing is 50% so it's a 50% we'll have to go another round of IVF at $15,000 a pop . I think the cost bothers me more than the actual IVF process. it's not fair, normal people can just keep trying (the fun way) every month without spending a dime. For us it's like, It didn't work, can we somehow get another $15,000 to try again or do we throw in the towel . I think we'll have to get a home equity line of credit or something to pay for another round. I don't really want to do that since we just bought the house . Or we'll have to wait a year or 2 to pay of the medical loan we got to pay for this round. I don't really want to wait that long though because I would be 40 when I give birth (if it works). Not that being 40 is bad, but PG is much riskier and I'm all ready considered high risk at 37.

[Champa]

Dear Friends,
I've a bad news to share with you. I had severe abdominal pain last thursday and since then my HCG levels are going down. Today Dr confirmed that its a miscarriage.
Lola please correct the chart.

I am not sure when I'll be starting my new IVF cycle. Hopefully in November. I am hopeful for my next cycle as atleast I reached so far. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Champa

[Lola]

Champa!
This is so sad, I have tears in my eyes. I cannot even imagine what must be going through your mind!
This thing is such an emotional rollercoaster and it seems like it is never really over.. But don't worry, when you are ready, we are here to help you and we will be with you all the way!
Please take a good care of yourself... This happens and it is just one of the obstacles you have to go through on this way. And there is a baby at the end of it, I know it!
Hope you are handling everything well. Love always... Lola

[Lola]

Hello everyone, here is a new update, Champa, you are in my prayers...

Sam (Denver, Colorado) Aug 13 BFP!! 9/6 - u/s - expecting one little miracle
Rittie 2000 (Wimbledon, London) Aug 18 BFP!! 2 heartbeats seen on 9/6!!
Newbie_Rose 9/11 – Pregnancy testing
Myhb (New England) Sept 18 ER
Herbie 6269 (Southern Maryland) - Sept 1 - Started Stims
Malinka (Philadelphia)- Aug/27 Started Lupron
Jemima (Jakarta) – Sep/15 Starting Stims
Yogi Sept 11 Starting Lupron
Lola (California) Oct 1 - Starting Stims
Alicia (Yuma, Arizona) Aug 28 – BFN, next IVF - Oct
Suzhan (California) Aug 21 – BFN, next IVF Sept/Oct
Wannababy ( New Jersey) Sept 1 - BFN, next IVF in Oct/Nov
Mia (Las Vegas, NE) Sept 8 BFN, 1st FET - Oct/Nov
Champa (California, Bay Area) 9/19 Miscarriage @ 5w4d

[samandaw1]

Champa--My heart goes out to you. I will be thinking of you this next time around. I am sure you heard this a million times but at least your body does get pregnant and you responded to IVF. That is half the battle.

Lots of love

Sam

[Lola]

Champa --- Yes, that's true, look at me , I did not even respond to the meds and I have never been pregnant before. So at least you know you can become pregnant and it is just a matter of time! And again, rembember that you are still young !

Girsl, I did not tell you, I am starting again, I went to the clinic today and my protocol is different and much faster. My stims start already on Oct. 1st and the ER should be around the 10th (if I respond well, of course ).

Warm greetings to you all! Lola

[hopeful-in-LV]

Champa, I'm so sad. I'm sorry to hear your news. I'm here for you. We will all make it through this together. What a journey, huh? You are in my thoughts and prayers.