December-January Cycle Buddy's Our New beginnings

[AuntyPebbles]

Shantala...we are all excited for you today wishing you luck ....post as soon as you can big hugs Aunty.

Sully your very welcome to join us i can see from your sig that your not new to all this im sorry you have been through so much lets pray the new year brings a new baby for you and your DH....hugs

Kareen i love your belly pic's your bump looks amazing on you send the babies a hug from Aunty please

Becky i have to say from a selfish point of view id love to cycle with you and hope you get the news that allows you to be comfortable with moving forward...but if not i know you will make the right choice for your life and i have had a blast in our time spent together, i can understand your being unsure infertility treatment takes so much from us you have to 100% to put yourself through it...you know your always welcome here for a natter whatever you decide

Jemima sweetie...no AF came and went very fast only 2 days long (im happy with that) so now waiting to see if next one will be on time and normal, I'm doing good kinda quiet waiting waiting but I'm going to get so much joy soon seeing all the lady's start and get BFP'S while I'm waiting our list will look fab soon.....i bet your hair is wonderful I'm also a curly hair lady (Shirley temple on speed) i have now stopped trying to straighten mine i have to have what my daddy gave me...LOL you made me laugh with the "people thought i never had a bath" funny

Angie awww your right it will be worth pimples when you get your BFP but it is annoying isn't it...other than those how are you feeling ?...its not long now till your scan is it I'm excited ...

SS i too am a weight gain victim i have to be honest the drugs from IVF killed me i am hoping to i loose it pretty fast now I've gotten over the drugs and AF not playing nice I'm sure you look fine and once your baby is in there it wont matter too much and once your running around after the baby/s it will fall off you...

love to all...Aunty

[AuntyPebbles]

IN CYCLE

Angie65...FET...6th November....... Start progynova (16th Scan check lining)
CarolynB...IVF...17th November....... Start Stimming
Becleo...IVF...?16th November.......Start Downreg (Tests are fine WOOHOO)
Macca...FET...20th November....... ?? Transfer
Vickie...IVF...5th December.......NP Meeting
JackieG...IVF...8th December.......Start BCP
Haylie...FET...21st December.......Start Downregging
Lara312...FET...28th December.......Start Downregging
Aunty...IVF...2nd January.......Baseline
Paula...FET...10th January.......Possible Transfer?



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FET LADY'S

Emma27.....?? November....... thinking of you hope its going well
HelloKitty.....Dec/Jan ....... FET
Ssalgado.....Dec/Jan ....... FET


IUI LADY'S
LauraLou...30th October Scan.....Identical Twin beanies...So happy for you

FRESH IVF CYCLE

Welshgirl.....16th November.....Waiting for call from Clinic
Fed7281.....16th November.......Operation
Ems1971.....21st november....... Planning Appointment
Nimble.....22nd november....... Follow up Appointment
Mrs M.......??? November ......waiting for app from new clinic
Shantala.....??th November .......Waiting for letter from clinic
BabyBlue....??th December ..EC/ET 7th January......
Lori.....Dec/Jan .......waiting to Ovulate
Sully.....8th January....... Meeting with Dr
Mom20.....?? January....... New Cycle
Jemima.....?? January.......New Cycle start
Charity.....?? January.......New Cycle start
Sanny.....?? January.......1st Cycle start


Birthday Count Down

Lara ....22nd November 30th B'day
Charity...??November
JackieG..??December
Lori...??December
Aunty....8th February
Angie.....20th March
Becleo.....3rd April

[AuntyPebbles]

Lara im so sorry your having a bad day friends can be great at times cant they ... i hope it sorts out soon for you
remeber we love you....

love Aunty

[kdc2006]

hi aunty(debz)

i like to pop in this forum and read up on everyones news...
how are you?... i see a little under 2 months and your starting again... i will keep you in my thoughts and fingers crossed, it will be me viewing your belly pics on photobucket.....

take care of yourself....
love kareen...

p.s..best wishes for the rest of you girls...and your future...xxxx

[ssalgado]

Good Morning!


Jemima- I do have a little one that is 2 yrs old and have one emby frozen that we are thinking on get it transfer possibly 2nd week or December or 2nd week of January it all depends on the Dr when she see me and of course afteri have my period on December on my 3rd day need to do blood work for the counts of FHS? and some other stuff make sure that everything is ready and then i my dr. will decide if will be on that 2nd week of Dec or if we need to wait for the 2nd period to come down, i am on Nuva- Ring so every 3 weeks on the 4th week i get a period , so will see the only concern i have is that i have only one emby! when i did my 1st ivf i had 2 transferred and both stucked but after 2 1/2 month pregnant one of them died and I was blessed with my baby boy !!

So wish me luck i will keep u guys update it on when it will happen, hoping for December meaning that hopefully will be a Fall baby and hopefully a girl! my baby boy was born on July 16/04 !

Welshgir- Thanks!! i know it is so hard to loose weight i tried once with subway i actually lost 25 pounds and doing exercise but now a mommy and working out it is hard to go to the gym!!


Shantala - Good Lcuk , let us know !!!

[Fed7281]

Hi Ladies,

WOW a lot of writing has gone on this weekend. I hate when I dont check in everyday because then I feel so far behind!

Shantala good luck today, cant wait to hear how it goes.

I am at work so I can not really personalize (sorry)

I have three more day until surgery. I am getting so mad at myself because I am becoming a nervous wreck. I figured I would be fine this time as I have been through this a few times. I just hate being put under. I just cant wait until it is over so I am relax. Not sure if anyone is familiar with the TV show One Tree Hill, but I went out this weekend and bought seasons one and two so that I will have something to do, also I am thinking it will help with the 2WW and the bed rest durring the IVF process. Please help me put my mind at ease as I am driving myself NUTS!!! Love ya all and I will catch up later!

Baby dust all around!
Erin

[becleo]

hi Carolyn- getting close! excited for you! I will think good AF thoughts!
doncha love hanging with nephews! Mine will be 4 in December, he is a friggin nut!

Shantala- can't wait to hear how it goes, I am eagerly awaiting tomorrows results! Yeah I am definitely a morning person, my dog is glad though we have a great early morning walk most mornings, he is so funny. my little protecter!!!

Jackie-I'd love the cauliflower soup recipe! I love to cookk and always looking for some great new recipes. I make a Squash soup that is pretty good if I say so myself! your time will be here before you know it! I am getting excited to start. I pray with allmy heart that this is the time, so hard to get excited and not get my hopes up too much going through it all. cautiously optomistic is what the DH calls it. talk about every emotion all at once!

Hey there SS-
yesterday was definitely one of those days you wanted to veg inside all day huh! I was not so lucky though! but hopefully we'll see the sun at some point this week! I'd love to try to meet too! email me and maybe we can set up a time!!!!
bec.lleonard@hotmail.com

Angie- sorry for the spots, I am hoping it isn't uncomfy or anything?

Jemina- hello girlie! i try straightening the hair with the flat iron, burnt my head and decided curly ain't so bad! hehehehe.
change is always good, and DH has to put up with it! we put up with their stinky feet right!!!!

Becky-
good luck with whatever you decide, no matter what we are all here for you!!!!
and I agree once you have the decision in front of you, you'll know what to do! trust your gut instinct!!!

Sully- welcome aboard!!!!! I am also a donor sperm user.
It is amazing how you do get excited getting back on this rollercoaster, i think you have that big picture in your head and somehow we all find the strength to go on!!!!! glad you joined!

Rachel- hugs to you. Try to do something extra special for your self! and talking the the DH will make it better I am sure!!!!
I have been "off" the past week too. DH and I need some quality time, with everything going on I just feel a tad spent. I think I tried to do too much once again this weekend and need to dop something good for myself. hard having my mom in the hospital, I just want to see her and have her come home
Guess I will always be a little kid in some ways!!!!

Aunty-
I didn't realize ho much all the IVF stuff would play on your body too. I get frustrated, but I keep trying to tell myself, this is all stuff I have to be "ok" with right now. hard when the clothes are tight though, but trying.... trying!!!!!

Kareen- I don't really know you too well, but thanks so much for the inspiration!!! All the best to you!!!!

Erin-
you are going to do awesome! It stins to go thru, but keep thinking of the end result! and BREATHE!!! ok I am a yoga nut heheheh!
This time next week it will all be behind you! HANG IN THERE!!!!!!
love bec

HAPPY MONDAY_ (ish) to all!!!!
Bec

[babyblue]

Welcome Nimble and so sorry to hear about loss.

Aunty - thanks so much for the lists of who's where. It really helps us newbies.

Jackie- so sorry Carlton's feeling bad. I love animals and hate to see them sick or suffer. We lost our 4 1/2 yr gueina pig this weekend and lost three frogs in the last three weeks. These were all my son's but I was very attached to Ester the gueina pig. My 7 yr cried terribly over Ester. We have a West Highland Terrier named Wes that is one of the family. My friends call me Dr. Doolittle because of my soft heart for animals. Guess I should have been a Vet. Ha Ha

Angie - I was scheduled for hair color (blonde highlights) three days before EC and my FE recommended that I not do it. He said the chemicals are harsh and are absorbed through the scalp. I guess if I had of gone ahead and did it anyway, I would have blamed the hair color for the IVF failure. My local OB/GYN does not want her patients having hair color or acrylic nails done during pregnancy. She does however, suggest that her patients if they have acrylic nails done during pregnancy that they wear a mask to reduce/eliminate the chemicals and dust inhaled. Guess that is why I went and had it ALL done after the BFN. I remember during my preg w/my son, I had some dark outgrowth but did endure. Oh, I was going to suggest the grape juice as well. Or tell people that you are taking an antibiotic and can't drink any alcohol. If they are bold enough to ask what the antibiotic is for - just explain how terrible your yeast infection is and go into great detail.

Becky - Hope your daughter finds that dress. Have you tried looking up the brand name on the web?

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

What is down regging? Probably done it, but not sure what it is.

Also, I too am trying despirately to lose some weight before starting meds for next round. I am currently taking a fat burning pill and drinking protein shakes as well as going to the gym. Only been doing this for about a week. Only lost 4 lbs. Do you think the fat burning pills (over the counter - not illegial) are okay as long as I haven't started my meds for the next IVF round? I almost hate to call my FE and ask because they are going to be as cautious as possible and I really wanted something to burn off some lbs fast. I know that 30 lb in one month is not feasible or safe but even 10 or 15 would help.

[shantala]

Hey All

Jemima, WElshgirl, Bec, Lara, Aunty and FEd - thank you so much for your lovely thoughts!!! well, it's all a bit complicated (isnt it always ) but we are basically being referred to the ivf clinic now and are waiting to hear from them. we have to attend an open evening first and then will start after that. so not sure when but we should hear very soon as he said he will get a letter out to us asap. so thats it for now.

quite knackered, what with all the nerves and excitement so will catch up with everyone's post soon.

take care

xx

[hopeful-in-LV]

Hello to my old cycle buddies! Just wanted to pop in for a second to wish everyone well. Your time will be here soon! Good Luck!!

As for me, I had my FET last Thurs. All 3 frosties survived the thaw and were transfered. My test wil be this Sunday. I can hardly wait!

[Sanny]

HELLO LADIES!
I'm new here,and I have to appologise for my english,that is not my first language so...please have mercy!
I' like to join you in januaru.I'm preparing for my first IVF in januar in Maribor,SLovenia.
Have you hear something about them?
Hope to share with you some pregnancy tips soon!
Love ya!

[mom20]

shantala - hope you get plenty of rest and at lest you know were you stand now over everything
hugs mom
HI and welcome to all you new ladies hope you find this forum as helpful as i have.
Autny lists are looking great its this forum getting full its brill.

Well i had a hangover from hell Sun morn to top it all we took DH mam with sister in-law n husband n nephew for lunch nt gd
But never mind had a lovely lunch mmm i love Sunday dinners. Had a big falling out today with one of my friends ( well so called friend) she works at my job were i got sacked. I need a copy of our contract as cnt find mine anywere so i asked if i could boro hers to photo copy n give her straight back this was sat she said yes and asked me if i wanted to come n get it from her house today (mon) as she would have to get it from work I said ok. Today she text me to say that she didnt think her copy of the contract would be any good to me as hers was different to mine. Well i know that they r all the same were all doing same job (nursery nurse)
so i text her back saying that they were all same n could just borrow it anyway as there is only one part i needed. Then she sent me this big long text saying how she didnt want to get involved n she wants to keep her job.
I didnt understand how is she getting involved no one from work would no she has let me photo copy her own personal copy for her to keep. So i text her back explaining this n put thought friends are suppose help each other, that i would do the same for her if i thought it would help if it waz her in this situtation
She replyed by saying not to get in a mood with her and i shouldnt of lost my job.
Well this really upset me as i only asked for her help n thats the thanxs i got I replyed by saying that she waz know friend of mine n i waz only asking for her help.
Thats it for me n her now who needs friends like that maybe im being harsh but i thought your friends were suppose to be there for you no matter what and help you out if they can in anyway.
Sorry to be going on about myself but just wounderd what you ladies thought

[AuntyPebbles]

A big to Sanny, its great to have you join us dont worry about the language thing you wouldnt know english was my first language sometimes with my spelling and i think everyone forgives me....i dont know the clinic you meantion but wish you a smooth cycle and a strong BFP in the new year....

Bec i wanted to let you know i will be thinking of you tomorrow saying prayers for a great outcome for you tonight...please let us know as soon as you can....

Mia hunny its so good to see you i have been popping over to read you on the other thread thats amazing 3 for 3 on defrost you couldnt have asked for better could you..i will keep you and your little ones in my prayers please let us know how high your Beta is on sunday im so excited for you

Mom its amazing how you find out who your friends really are isnt it im so sorry you have no one to back you up we are always here to listen you dont have to appologise im just sorry there isnt much we can do for you i hope this gets resolved soon for you so either way you get to move on hopefuly to something better...hugs

Shantala i hope you get your referal very soon i cant wait to move you up to the cycle start we had to go to some open evenings and talks and training thingies too they are fun and a bit overwhelming but we are here should you have any questions ...dont forget to take a pen and paper write things down...

Babyblue...your very welcome... downregging is different for different clinics for me its the Lupron faze (surpression of my ovary's)of my cycle but i think its different for some of the other lady's ... as for diet pills i think most of them contain high doses of caffeen so i wouldnt recomend them so close to your cycle start try drinking green tea its a great diaretic and can really help...im sure you look great and lets face it your going to get much bigger before you loose your weight.

love to all...Aunty

[shantala]

Morning my dearies!!!

god, i slept well last night. i was so tired from going to oxford (about 1 hours away from me) - think it must have been all the excitement/nervousness. anyway, bring it on! i reckon i should get a letter telling me about the open evening by the end of this week. fingers crossed.

bec - GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TEST RESULTS TODAY!!! thinking of you hunny! xx (also, whats squash soup - thought squash was a sport?? ) hugs to your mum too!! xx

angie - sorry to hear about your spots. i'm dreading to think what i will be like on the tmt as i went on some soladex injections once and the spots were unbelievable!! but when you get your BFP i'll remind you of your spots and lets see how you care then!

jem - yes, it's my first IVF. (thats how i feel!)

welshgirl - good luck with everything and i know whatever decision you'll make will be the right one. hope you get your call very soon and its what you want!! hugs!!

kdc - just noticed you are pregnant with twins!!! congratulations!!

sully - welcome to this thread. whats PMA?? (sorry, new to all this). also we have another x-factor buddy now then!! woohoo!!

lara - i'm so sorry to hear about your so called friend. lots of hugs to you! i cant believe how petty some people can be sometimes and you just dont need it when you're going through this and they should know that! hope you're feeling better today.

Aunty - the list is looking so fab and i hope you can move me up soon, too! thanks for the tip about pen and paper. its so obvious but i so wouldnt have thought of that!! i also have a question as i've noted that a couple of people have mentioned about weight and IVF - does it make you put a lot of weight on?? also, where's this photobucket??

ssalgo - sorry for leaving you out when i said thanks to everybody for warm thoughts yesterday. so...thank you! congrats also on your babyboy!!

fed - good luck with your surgery and we'll all be thinking of you and praying for you!! the way i always cope with things like that is that i think of when it will be over (so, say the op takes 2 hours, i'll think in 2 hours it's all done...does that make sense??) not long, and you'll be back on here chatting to us and telling us how wonderful everything went!! xx

hopeful - good luck for sunday and we'll be thinking of you!!

sanny - welcome to this great thread and good luck with everything!!

mom - thanks for the wishes, like you said at least we know where we stand now sort of. yuor hangover and lunch did make me giggle. sorry to hear about your friend. i think its a really difficult thing and you always find people wont get involved as they are scared on how it will affect them, which is understandable. having said that, taking a copy of a contract is hardly getting involved!!! it really wouldnt hurt her to let you copy it, its not like you're asking her to tell your boss to give you the job back!! it makes me so cross! hope you're feeling a bit better today and dont worry about letting it all out on here!! hugs!!

thats it for now

take care

xx

[JackieG]

Just an update on Carlton... Mom says he is not passing out (since there is no excitement there) and she is even taking him out for walks

For me... I have 3 weeks to wait and it is killing me!! Before it was 2 months I had to wait and now its 3 weeks but seems even longer. Im getting very excited.

Shantala, Good luck to you. I hope you get your letter soon and you can get started!!

Baby Blue- AKA Dr. Doolittle - Sorry to hear about your losses of your animals Thanks for asking about Carlton, he doing much better with Mom. About the diet pills, I would not take any. We are not sure whats in them and we want to get our bodies as clean as possible. Exercise and "cauliflower soup" is what you need!! Its soo good.!! I know its so hard. I have been dieting for over a month now and only lost 2 pounds.


Bec, Lets exchange recipes!! Squash soup sounds good and good for you!!

Fed, Good luck for your surgery. Only 2 more days. It sounds like your all ready to re-coup with your videos!! I love One Tree hill!!


SSalgado, Good luck woth your frostie. I hope that you can cycle in Dec with me. Its gettng so close now. I have about 3 weeks before I start and Im trying to ween off the coffee, but its so hard and I feel like it is the only thing that I get to keep as I have given up smoking and alcohal.

Lara and Mom, Sorry you had to go thru fighting and bad times with the friends(?). I hope it all gets straightened out for you. We are here for you now if you ever need to talk.

Auntie- We are in the count down now!! Getting all ready to start the cycle is exciting but I wish I was "I dream of Jeanie" and I could blink and make it be NOW!!!

Hi to everyone

Ive got to go to work.

See you,
Jackie