October buddies??

Nance · Post by **Nance** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:27 pm

Hi Everyone,

Cowgirl - 4 sounds great to me! Congratulations. Keep us updated.

Jovigal - Thank you for your well wishes. They are very much appreciated.

Malinka - Let us know as soon as you hear from your RE. I'm so glad your retreival went well. How are you feeling today?

Jeck - Did'nt you have a scan today? How did it go?

Cmoscar - How is your headache today? Does the water help?

rparsons - Good luck at your appointment tomorrow. I will also probably start my stims on Friday we can be buddies.

Everyone - Have a great day. All my best.

Nance

Charity · Post by **Charity** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:29 pm

Such good news all around...Everyone is really getting somewhere...I know it feels like an eternity for you, but with being so new to the forum, it sure seems to be moving quickly...

Well I just got back from the RE & start stims Thursday...AF not here yet, but not to worry they said. Starting at 225 of Follistim. They said 11 follicles starting to show themselves. Sort of disappointing since the last baseline a month ago showed 14...She told me not to worry that it was early.

I see ICSI has been a hot topic in the recent posts, and ironically in my mind, too. My particular clinic's CDC stats are ICSI in 80% of cases. It feels weird to have some person in a lab making the decision as to what life will be created by picking & choosing which of the spermies they decide to inject into which egg. What happened to natural selection? I suppose the whole process isn't what nature intended, so I shouldn't be getting technical at this point, but I do have issues with ICSI for that reason.

At the same time, I know the stats, & our finances, so we're going all in. Playing the odds, if you will. Suppose we're all gamblers at heart. This whole process is so based on " what ifs", stats, chance, luck, and prayers...Deal or no deal...Well, as we all have chosen, "Deal"...

It's all going to be sooooooo worth it! Now look what I've gone and done...Started crying darn it...And I'm not even on stims yet!!

I hope this is not a sign of things to come, but you great gals will all be here with an understanding ear to assure me I'm not crazy and it will pass...I'm so glad I found you all...Take care and good luck to everyone at all the various stages of this casino tour.

Malinka · Post by **Malinka** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:31 pm

hey cowgirl, good job!
I got 5 out of 7, don't know what happend to the 8th egg

Anyways, they didn't tell me the exact time of my transfer yet. My doctor wants to transfer 3 as well, but I am not sure if I want to implement 3, 2 maybe? What do you girls suggest?

I was just reading on internet, even if they say so many were fertulized, some may not survive till thursday, is it correct or I got it wrong??

girls, did you start your progesterone shots yet?

Haylie · Post by **Haylie** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:36 pm

Cowgirl - that's fab news, good luck for Thursday.

Nance - Am feeling a bit better now not so woozy but still in quite a bit of pain, so not sure if that is the norm or not?! Will be thinking of you tomorrow.

Charity - keep your chin up we are all crazy hormonal chicks together!!!

Haylie · Post by **Haylie** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:44 pm

Januska - how are you honey? Haven't heard from you in a while

cmoscar · Post by **cmoscar** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:33 pm

Nance - I am fine. My headache was gone this morning. I have been drinking loads of water and so far I feel fine (little full ans sloshy).

I am still waiting on the E2 results from this morning, but I am trying to stay calm. The hormones have officially taken me! I started crying last night while laying in bed. I was upset over a comment my mother and grandmother made. They said I was being selfish for wanting to have another baby and that I should be happy with the two boys I have. They also think I am wrong for spending all the money on that. They feel we should have put that money into the boys. I felt soooooooooo small. I love my two boys and I plan my days (and nights) around them. They are hardly ever at a babysitter because my husband works from home and we do not go out without the boys. We are both Cub Scout Leaders (in fact we run the pack with the help of others). I have always felt that we were dotting parents. Now I wonder if they are right...my husband is simply stating he is fine with us having another baby as long as I want to, but I am so nervous. I am rambling

I just wish they would support us. If it was one of my cousins (on welfare to boot) they would be all excited and planning on being there for the delivery. Instead they are just lecturing us and telling us we are selfish.

Oh well, I have to get my spirit up because I have to lead a Cub Scout meeting tonight, (my last one for a few weeks) and then I have to appoint my temp replacement. I am going to miss my scouts, but my RE is placing me an imunosuppression drug and I already get sick at the drop of a hat.

Sorry for the long post.

Racheal

Haylie · Post by **Haylie** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:07 pm

Racheal - try and ignore their comments, easier said than done I know. Peopple can be so insensitive and unless they have been in our situation they will never understand the need and longing. I'm sure you are a fantastic mum and that your boys never want for anything but that doesn't mean you can ignore your feelings for another baby. At the end of the day if it what you and DH want then you go for it, irrespective of how others feel it is your life and if you don't try you'll never know!

cmoscar · Post by **cmoscar** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:25 pm

Haylie

You are so very kind. I wish I could give you a great big HUG!

Thank you for that encouragement. It is very hard for me to ignore their comments because most of my life they have done these same things. I was not the golden child to them despite the fact that I am the most successful one (family wise not money wise

). What would I do with out this site

.

Racheal

cheekymonkey · Post by **cheekymonkey** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:35 pm

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I have not been posting recently but have not been very well, I had my appontiment today and it looks like we are not going to be able to start our next cycle till November, I am very dissapointed but will just have to wait that bit longer. I just wanted to post to let you all know that I will not be joining in this journey with you all but I am wishing you all the best of luck in your cycles and I am praying for lots of BFP's for you all.
Take Care
Cheeky Monkey

cmoscar · Post by **cmoscar** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:37 pm

CheekyMonkey - I am so sorry to hear this! I am wishing lots of love on you! Your doctor knows when it is right. Good luck and I will keep an eye out for your BFP in Nov!

Racheal

cheekymonkey · Post by **cheekymonkey** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:43 pm

Hi Racheal,

Thank you so much for your kindness, I know that things are done for the best but every day seems like an eternity and I am just trying to think how I am going to get through another month without anything happening!!
I too will be watching this board as I hope to see lots of BFP's for you all and am wishing you all the luck in the world for your cycle.
You are all very special people and all deserve a BFP!!

Take Care
Cheeky Monkey

Nance · Post by **Nance** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:40 pm

CheekyMonkey - I'm so sorry that you are being delayed. I know how hard it is. Just have faith that everything happens for a reason. That is what gets me through the hard times.

All my best.

Nance

cheekymonkey · Post by **cheekymonkey** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:49 pm

Nance,

Thank you so much for your kindness, I know that I will get through this, I have done it before and I can do it again, my DH is taking me on holiday so hopefully that will help to break up the long wait I have ahead. We are going to New York, any tips on things we must do!!
Wishing you lots of luck with your cycle!
Take Care
Cheeky Monkey

Nance · Post by **Nance** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:32 pm

CheekyMonkey - How exciting! Are you staying in Manhattan? Have you ever been to NY before? You have to see a show. I recommend Wicked or Jersey Boys both are excellent. There is a place in Time Square (TKTS) where you can get play tickets two for the price of one. All the plays are not always available but you can usually get to see some good plays relatively inexpensively. You have to go to Central Park and ride the carousel and go to the Central Park Zoo. Times Square is a must and of course if you like to shop you have to check out the big Macy's on 34th Street. If you have time you can take the Circle Line Cruise around Manhattan, the skyline is unbelievable. Of course there is the usual tourist things to do like the Empire State building and The Statue of Liberty but you can have a great time just walking around looking at all the magnificent buildings, architecture and those crazy New Yorkers

. The Museums are great. My favorite is the Museum of Natural History they have a wonderful planetarium that is really great also.

I hope you have a great time you will love it.

All my best,
Nancy

jeck · Post by **jeck** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:43 pm

Hey Ladies!!!!

I had my scan today!!! I am so excited!!!! I have

!!!!! 15 of them are above 10 mm and 8 are below 10mm!!! Needless to say they are cutting my stims back a bit!!! The nurse was even excited because they are all about the same size and she said that was good!!! I have to go back on Thursday for another E2 and US!!! They collected 16 last time and I was hoping for a few more this time and I got my wish!!

I will do personals and update the list after supper!!!

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