April/May Buddies??

[CarolynB]

Ladies

Just a quick drop in for me before I go to bed. Wanted to see how Laura's EC went..............

Laura - 15 eggs is great. Go girl. Hope that there are lots of embies by tomorrow and they are all dividing nicely for you. Hope that you feel better now that the EC is done. Try to rest if you can and take on fluids and protein to help you recover and get ready for ET

Vero - so very sorry that AF here. What a bummer.................have you decided how long you'll try naturally before you do an iui or ivf cycle? I am impatient already and wondering when I can talk to dh to see whether he is on for seeing the consultant and doing ivf pre-Xmas rather than after Xmas. Just feels too long to wait at my age. No patience and at least if I did ivf then I would feel like I was doing something..........

Em - You will be ok hun. It is quite daunting at the start but it does get easier. I thought that I'd never manage if it was a BFN but you have to and you do cope. Hopefully that is not something that you'll ever have to face. As the others have said, it does feel more constructive and in the right direction when you are on stimmies rather than down regging. We are here for you

Jackie - Hope that you are feeling better now and that the scan will bring you wonderful news. What a shame that you were poorly over the weekend when your Mom was with you. Yes I do have acu this Thursday which is timed to be before ovulation. Will start OPK tomorrow to track for peak time. My guess is that it will be next Monday for me.

Good Night dear ladies. Thinking of you all.
Carolyn xxx

[DaniaBB]

Hi - just a quick post for me- got to go for supper to my mom's.

Lauralou- 15 eggs that wonderful! I know the nausea is difficult to deal with. You will feel better as the days go by and the drugs are less intense in your body. As for the anesthesia- it didn't work for me either- I wasn't put to sleep but I felt everything- I kept asking the nurse to increase the dose of the drugs. We'll have a good nights rest- you deserve it after a tough day on your body. I'm sending you good luck dust for lots of fertilized embryos!

Vero -Sorry to hear AF arrived. Hang in there and think of yourself- do something you enjoy just for you.

Em- I know its rough- those nasty those down reg meds. Carolyn is right once you start the stimmies- you can focus on all the eggs you'll be producing.Hang in there sweetie.

Jackie- Too bad you weren't feeling well this weekend. It's not easy at the beginning with all the varying symptoms and the endless fatigue. Once yo u see your baby at the U/S you forget about it all.

Carolyn- Sounds like your home business is off to a good start. You sounds quite busy. How are you feeling other wise? I was just looking online for books on starting my own home business in web design. Let me know if you have any advice for me.

Vessi- How great a boy and a girl!! You must be so happy. Glad to hear from you. Continue dropping in and letting us know how you are feeling and how the little ones are doing. No I haven't felt any kicking yet- just some poking- I think-everything else is fine not as tired as I used to be and eating a lot more.That's interesting about the heart beat. It really doean't matter to me if its a boy or a girl I'm just so happy to have a little miracle angel.

Have a good night everyone!!
Hugs,
Dania

[Xrayem]

Hi girls,

Thanks so much for being here for me! I didn't realise that the down reg's would make me feel so blue! I keep trying to shake it but all I want to do is get back into bed and pull the covers over my head. After reading your posts I feel so much better knowing that I am not going crazy.

What i would do without you guys here to talk me through this, I don't know. From the bottom of my "heavy" heart I thank you.

Laura - 15 is fabulous.....look forward to hearing how many fertilse!

Em

[Xrayem]

Hi guys,

I just went onto the photobucket and saw Graham! He so looks like a Graham! just adorable! I couldn't resist putting a pic of my baby Darcy-Dog on there too. Aren't we just the proudest parents?

Em

[jackoa21]

Hello ladies

Laura 15 that is amazing.. You have done so well.. When are they going to give you the fertlization report? Honey you have done so well this cycle just rest up and like Carolyn said take good care of yourself so you are all ready for the babies to come back home

Em
You dont ever have to thank us.. We are all in this together and you just have to remember that we have relied on you as much as you have for us....Darcy Dog is such a sweety.. I love her kind face.. I love her sooooo much.. maybe we should get her and Graham together

Vero
I am so sorry AF showed up but I really think the acc is going to help and get you all regular and healthy.. It came on time and now you can start again.. I bet the acc is going to do the trick for you

Dania
It is so nice to read your post.. We all think of you you all the time and I am glad you stay with us

For me..... The scan went great.. One little healthy heartbeat flickering away at 154 which the doctor was very happy about.. Thank you for all your prayers.. my mom was with me and cried and held my hand which I could not of prayed for anything sweeter.. Except for DH too but he is out of town...

Love and hugs to you all
jackie

[CarolynB]

Jackie

Out and about but had to use my Blackberry to come see whether there was any news from your scan.

How simply wonderful to see the heartbeat. What a moment. It must have made everything so far seem so worthwhile. Great that your Mom was there. Sure dh will be with you for your next scan.

So thrilled for you.
Love Carolyn xxx

PS Laura - hope all 15 are doing well for you - what news?

PPS Love to everyone else.

[LauraLou]

Jackie, I am so thrilled for you. It must have been amazing to see your baby's heartbeat!

I got a called from the lab this morning. Of the 15 eggs they collected, 12 were mature. Of those 12, 9 have fertilized. I must admit I am a little disappointed, as I had hoped for more. But as my husband said, that is 3 more embryos than last time, which means 3 more chances.

I think part of my problem is that I don't feel well. I have at least 8 lbs of water weight in my lower abdomen and no matter how much I drink, very little comes out the other end! The dr's office said it will take several weeks to resolve. In fact, they told me not to start the progesterone injections tomorrow as that will increase my water retention. The nurse said that all my collapsed follicles are producing progesterone and that I don't need to suppliment with injections yet.

The lab said they will call me again on Thursday with another embryo update. If things don't look good, we will do a 3 day transfer then but with 9 embryos, I am sure we willl make it to 5 days.

I think I will take a nap and hopefully wake up with an improved PMA!

Laura

[Xrayem]

Hi guys,

Laura - 9 is an excellent result! You are right, thats 3 chances....well done.

Jackie - What a lovley idea about getting Darcy and Graham together....except Darcy's a boy-dog, so not sure it would be a romantic meeting!

I've just had some bad news and I'm in shock I think. My Auntie Dad's sister) had a biopsy yesterday and the results have come back as cancer of her tongue - with spread to the cheek. Now she is a heavy smoker and I am pretty angry at both her and my father at the moment. When I was 5 my grandfather died a painful fast death (he was 50) from lung cancer - from smoking. Now my father's entire family watched him die but they have all continued to smoke, my father included.

Now my aunt has what sounds like quite advanced mouth cancer from smoking (she's 55) and I am just waiting for the day that they call me to say its my father's turn. What a selfish, selfish group of people! They have no idea the pain that they are leaving in their wake. All because they enjoy their little drag on their stupid cancer sticks.

I am sorry, but my anger is building. I should call my father tonight to console him about the news of his sister but I'm scared I will scream at him to quit....and thats not what he needs right now.

Love to you all.

Em

[veronika]

Hello dear ladies,

Em
that's sad news about your Auntie. I am truly sorry. And I can understand your anger. My DH is quite a heavy smoker too, and it seems no matter how bad he feels physically, how much I nag, he will never quit this horrible habit. And you are right, it's a selfish thing to do. But then again, there is no way in the world that we make the somkers quit by being angry at them, I guess. It has to all happen in their own heads. Maybe the illness of your aunt wil trigger something for your dad. I wish. And there is always a chance that it happens. It's hard that now you have to be strong for your faimly when you need the support so much yourself. We are here for you, Em, even though it can unfortunately only be virtual. A big hug, Vero
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And then I wanted to tell you: Darcy dog is adorable!


Laura,
I think the stimulation was a real success, 9 is a great number of chances. I hope that you can keep up the water, milk and gatorade, even though you must be sick of it by now. Keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow's update on the embryo's development!

Jackie,
it's so wonderful, that you so the little one's heartbeat. Congratulations.

Carolyn,
how are you? Looks like you are back to being busy I can understand that you feel like going for IVF again as soon as possible. Actually, so do I. But I have promised DH to wait a little longer, try naturally, try IUI first. But when I hear Laura and Em talk about their IVF, I feel like I am quite ready to go there again...And lately I have seen quite a few second trial BFP's. I guess I am maybe a bit selective for thi information..but still.

Dania,
how are you and the little one? I hope you are enjoying your second trimester, lucky lady Dania!

Love to all you wonderful ladies, Vero

[DaniaBB]

Laura- Congrats 9 is a great number! Now you have to get as much rest as you can and stat eating those pineapple and brezilian nuts- they have selenium which helps implantation. As I’ve been told on this board. Let us know how the embies are developing. I found it such a beautiful exprience to see the embies on the monitor being transfered into my belly. Enjoy it!!

Jackie-Thanks your sweet!What an exciting and beautiful moment to hear the little one’s heartbeat and a great moment to share with your mom- a little sad that your DH couldn’t be there- I’m am certain he’ll be there for the next one.Maybe you can get a video at your next U/S? You must be feeling more reassured now?

Em- It is such sad news to hear about your Auntie- but I definitely can relate- my uncle was diagnosed 2 years ago with lunch cancer and even though he has an oxygen tank he still sucks on the cancer sticks all day long and my Aunt(his wife) joins him. They make me so mad when I see them. It must be hard to see your Dad too- but right now I don’t think its a good time to tell him how angry it makes you- he needs you and hopefully he will come to his senses I hope so . As for you- you need to find a way to be strong dealing with two big events like that right now. Hopefully we can help you and talk things out. We are here for you. If you have any questions let me know my mom is a breast cancer survivor. I’m sending you a great big hug.

Veronika- I thinnk your are doing the right thing – most importantly trust your heart and your instinct- when you feel its the right time to get back to IVF. I’m doing good working on some web design samples for my portfolio and looking into starting a business from home.


By the way Graham and Darcy-dog are such cuties!!!

Have a good evening everyone!
Dania

[jackoa21]

Hello all
Laura honey 9 is so wonderful. I know you wanted more but that percentage is great and just think you will have big strong embies back home with you soon.. Did they update you again today or is that tomorrow.. I am sorry for all the discomfort you are having your body has been through a lot latley making all those embies....Keep up the PMA its going to be great...

Em
OOOh you are so right I did not realize Darcy dog was a boy. DH would be so mad at me for trying to fix his little boy up with another boy
I am so sorry about your aunty that must be so devistating to you. I know you so badly want to be there for your dad and to conole him but I think he would have to understand you being angry and scared at the same time.. Take it from me I smoked for 16 years and truly I feel that although we all know (smokers) that it is the dumbest habit we just think it wont happen to us. I kept thinking well I'll quit someday when I am old. I hate to say this but maybe with this happening again so close to your dad maybe he will listen and stop on his own. My mom and dad both smoke and it makes me so sad as I worry about loosing them too for somehting they could just quit on there own...

Carolyn and Vero thinking of you lovely ladies so are you both going to do IUI's than first.. I just think (EM said it first I think) that it may just give you that extra little edge over trying naturally.. How exciting you problably wont even get to IVF both of you you will get the BFP's first with IUI...

For me i just wanted to say thank you to all of you.. I have been such a wreck and unsure of everything that has been going on and between the slight twinges and cramps (which I have been assured are normal) I have just been so out of it...You ladies have ket me sane so I wanted to say thank you for being such good friends.. I am off tomorrow and Friday and we have Grahams frist puppy appointment but I will check in to see how you are all doing..
ove and hugs
Jackie

[Xrayem]

Hi guys,

Firstly, thank you for your support while I ranted and raved. I have my sensible hat on today and I'm much calmer.

I rang my Dad and decided that I would not pressure him to smoke but I would ask him to go to the doctor for a check up. When I did he said "Guess what? I'm quitting!" and he sounded really positive about it. I am so pleased that he has come to this decision on his own (Mum may have been a bit more vocal with him) but sad that it has taken this drama to reach it. My aunt's cancer hasn't spread into the bone or the lymph glands which gives her an 80% chance of curing her completely. Unfortunately she will loose part of her speech, taste and will possbily be quite disfigured....but a small price to pay for your life.

Laura - How are you? Have you had your ET yet? Thinking of you.

Carolyn - Where are you up to? I think that if you are ready for it and want it then push for an IVF cycle before Xmas. What a wonderful christmas pressie for us all if we all got BFP's!

Dania - I'm sorry to hear that your Mum and your family has been through breast cancer. But I'm very pleased to see you put Surviver next to her name. Give your belly a hug from me.

Vero - After my Dad told me he was quitting, I told him I was glad because I wasn't putting myself through all this IVF crap just to have him never know his grandkids because the cigs have taken him early. Perhaps you can use this tactic on your DH. I think you should go for it with another IVF cycle if you are ready for it. I think we have all waited long enough for a family....

Jackie - My Darcy-dog does have a habit of humping other male dogs every chance he gets....its a dominance thing they tell us. My DH is constantly yelling at him "No No, go for the girl dogs!".

Em

[jackoa21]

Hello ladies..
I am off with my mom and Graham has his first vet appointment today. but I wanted to pop in and tell Em well done with your dad and that is so great.. Give him lots of support and if he has a few set backs just keep supporting him.. I used the commit losange and that helped me.. much better than the gum..
So I am off I also have acc today..

love and hugs
Jackie

[LauraLou]

Em- I'm glad to hear that your dad is going to quit smoking. It's a difficult thing to do but seeing what happened to his sister should be a good motivator. How are you feeling? When do you start your stim drugs?

I just got the call from the lab with my embryo update. I have 4 excellent, 3 good, 1 average and 1 poor. I am really excited!!! My ET will be on Saturday morning. They are going to call me with the time later today.

I called the dr's office this morning about the pain in my lower abdomen. It still really hurts but they said just to keep taking Tylenol and drink lots of fluid. It is amazing how different this cycle is from my last one.

Hope everyone is well and please think of me Saturday morning.

Laura

[CarolynB]

Laura - That is terrific. How great to have so many embryos of such high quality. I shall think of you on Saturday. Take it easy after the transfer and let them snuggle in nicely where they belong. We will all be thinking of you and sending you very sticky vibes. We will look forward to hearing how you are doing when you feel able

Em - So sad about your Aunt. I really hope that they are able to do as much as they can for her and hopefully leave her with some voice and not too much disfiguration. You are right though, the main thing is that they have got it & get rid of it all. It sounds like it has made your Dad sit up and take notice. My dh used to smoke. No amount of nagging from me made any difference. Then around 3 years ago, his Mum had cancer and that gave him a wake up call to stop. As far as I know, he has not smoked since. It is hard and he gained weight at the start but now he says that he cannot bear the smell of the smoke and cannot believe that he used to smell like an ash tray. When do you have your baseline scan - must be quite soon. Or are you being bad and scanning yourself every day!!!!

Jackie - Hope that acu plus trip to the vet all went well for you. Cannot believe how the weeks are passing for you already. It is amazing. You have done so well to give up smoking. Think about how much healthier your little one will be for the sacrifice that you are making

The stuff about your dog and Em's dog just made me laugh so much especially when I read that they were both boys

Dania - Thank you for keeping an eye on us all

Vero - I so understand what you write as it is often exactly how I feel. I am thrilled for Laura and Em doing ivf but it makes me feel like I am doing nothing to help me get pregnant and I need to be more proactive.

No iui for me as consultant does not use at my age and after surgery as risk of eptopic is too high. So only option for me is ivf. I, like Vero, feel ready to tackle it again. So talked to dh last night. He is really great. If I am ready then he is ready even if it totally messes up our plans for Xmas so told me to call consultant. Called this morning but next appointment is not until 31 October as he is away on holiday so missing several clinics. His assistant is quite helpful and noted me down for a cancel if one comes up. If he wants me to do the long protocol then I might just fit it in pre-Xmas if my AFs stay regular over the next couple of months. Just been to acu which was great. Helping me get ready to ovulate - increasing the blood flow and helping to thicken my lining. Talked to him about pre-Xmas and he thinks that I am ready post-op to go again and in really good shape. He would tell me if he did not advise. So try naturally now and then see consultant in a months time. Was disappointed to wait a month but even if he will not let me cycle pre-Xmas then at least I will be all ready to roll in early Jan and will not be sat around waiting to see him.

Happy that I have a sort of plan and feel like I have done something positive. Also feel that it might lift a little pressure off me & dh with the trying naturally...............

Love to you all. Laura - really hope that Saturday goes well for you hun.
Carolyn xxx